Modular S and P Orbital Model

A modular atomic orbital model to explain the structure and function of an S and P2 orbital.
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updated January 31, 2025

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What is the model intended for:

 

- To demonstrate how many electrons fit into an orbital and according to which pattern the orbitals are filled (first the orbital S1 must be filled with 2 electrons, then orbital S2...)

 

- To show the electron, prototon and neutron distribution of the different elements. 
A teacher could explain and show it on the model: Hydrogen only needs the S1 orbital because it only has 1 electron. Boron, on the other hand, has a different atomic nucleus and 1S 2S and 2P orbitals because…

 

-Explaining the general structure of S and P orbitals through color-coded parts
(Color markings:
Blue parts are S orbitals, green part is the nucleus, red part are the P orbitals, electron are the yellow spheres, neutron are the white spheres, proton are the black spheres)

 

-Explain better the differences between the orbital representation of an atom and other representations of an atom

 

 

This model helps teachers because many existing atomic orbital models only show the exterior and therefore say little about the components and the principle of an atomic orbital. This model addresses these problems. It is modular and has different colors to better explain the components. This model is designed to explain the principle of an atomic orbital and it is possible to recreate elements and isotopes in the model. Thanks to its modularity, it is easy to take with you and saves space.

With the model you learn by seeing, touching and building.

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