electron shell

Definition of abbreviation (noun) -

a main energy leve; a group of atomic orbitals with the same value of the principal quantum number n

Part of speech:

Noun

Plural: plural: electron shells

Example sentences with this word:

The number of electrons in the outer electron shell determines the properties of atoms.

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