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These designations have to do with the appearance of spectral emission lines, which were said to be "sharp, principal, diffuse and fundamental", before the nature of the electron transition that gave rise to them was properly understood.
The choice of letters s, p, d, f originates from a now-obsolete system of categorizing spectral lines as "sharp", "principal", "diffuse" and "fundamental" (or "fine").
[Cf. 'Related link' at left of this answer: Naming of s, p, d, f -orbitals].
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What do s p d f stands for in the electron distribution mnemonics?
The orbital names s, p, d, and fstand for names given to groups of lines in the spectra of the alkali metals. These line groups are called sharp, principal, diffuse, and fundamental.
What does spdf stand for in chemistry?
s: sharp p: principal d: diffuse f: fundamental Physicists who were studying the electromagentic spectrum tried to describe the emission lines as they corrolated with energy states involved. They described the emission lines as sharp, principal, diffuse, and fundamental.
What is s p d and f in electronic configuration?
S, P, D, and F are the letters assigned to the four different orbital shapes. An orbital is the area around the nucleus of an atom where you find electrons. Not all atoms have the four shapes though; the most basic elements (Hydrogen, with one electron for example) start with the S shape only, and add more shapes, as they become more complex, adding in order of S, P, D, and finally F. Each orbital has a limit to how many electrons it can hold: S can only hold 2 electrons, P holds 6, D holds 10, and F holds 14. The S orbital is spherical, P looks something like a peanut, and D like a doughnut. The F orbital is very complex, rarely used, and only found in elements with very high atomic numbers.
What is a sharp metal piece called?
A shrapnel.
Dissolved compound that prevents sharp swings in pH?
Are called "buffers"
What do the sublevel designations s p d and f specify with the respect to the atoms orbitals?
shape
What do s p d f stands for in the electron distribution mnemonics?
The orbital names s, p, d, and fstand for names given to groups of lines in the spectra of the alkali metals. These line groups are called sharp, principal, diffuse, and fundamental.
What is the Fullform of s-orbital p-orbital d-orbital and f-orbital?
The orbital names s, p, d, and fstand for names given to groups of lines in the spectra of the alkali metals. These line groups are called sharp, principal, diffuse, and fundamental.
Does diffuse reflection produce a sharp image?
No
What does spdf stand for in chemistry?
s: sharp p: principal d: diffuse f: fundamental Physicists who were studying the electromagentic spectrum tried to describe the emission lines as they corrolated with energy states involved. They described the emission lines as sharp, principal, diffuse, and fundamental.
Can an A flat be called a double sharp or flat or not?
an a flat only can be called an a flat There is no double sharp equivalent, but it is the same as G sharp.
What is a sharp turn called?
what is a line with many sharp turns
What is the last sharp called?
The last sharp in the circle of fifths is a B#.
What is s p d and f in electronic configuration?
S, P, D, and F are the letters assigned to the four different orbital shapes. An orbital is the area around the nucleus of an atom where you find electrons. Not all atoms have the four shapes though; the most basic elements (Hydrogen, with one electron for example) start with the S shape only, and add more shapes, as they become more complex, adding in order of S, P, D, and finally F. Each orbital has a limit to how many electrons it can hold: S can only hold 2 electrons, P holds 6, D holds 10, and F holds 14. The S orbital is spherical, P looks something like a peanut, and D like a doughnut. The F orbital is very complex, rarely used, and only found in elements with very high atomic numbers.
What are the names of the Be Sharp barber shop quartet on The Simpsons show?
Homer Simpson, Principle Skinner, Barney and Apu.
Can g sharp or a flat be called a double sharp of double flat?
no, g sharp is the only "landlocked" note, which means it can only be called g sharp or a flat, not any double sharps or double flats.
What is a note which is neither sharp nor flat called?
A note which is neither sharp nor flat is called natural.A natural
