Quantum Numbers, Atomic Orbitals, and Electron Configurations

Orbitals! Oh no. They're so weird. Don't worry, nobody understands these in first-year chemistry. You just pretend to, and then in second-year you learn them a little better, the following year a little better, and once you have a PhD you will know what they are. But let Professor Dave give you a head start!

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[gracemiller]

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[matheuso.]

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[zaheersuhabuth]

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[RJEvans]

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[jordans]

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[tfoprincess]

Exam: describe the shape of d orbitals
Me: they're weird looking
Exam: how about f orbitals
Me: they're even weirder looking.

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[bryank]

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[tomjames]

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[glen]

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[laurendryer]

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Also, nice production value on these videos!

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