electron shell
ɪˈlɛktrɑn ʃɛl
Definition

Definition of electron shell - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
atomic structureTECH.layer around an atom's nucleus where electrons are foundTECH.
  • Electrons in an electron shell determine the chemical properties of an element..
2.
physicsTECH.group of electrons with the same energy levelTECH.
  • The electron shell determines the atom's chemical properties.
electron orbit energy level
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Expressions with electron

electron flown.
movement of electrons through a material or empty space
In metals, electron flow allows electric current to travel through wires.
electron affinityn.
measure of an atom's ability to form an anion
Electron affinity helps predict anion formation.
electron beamn.
tool used in electron microscopy for imaging
An electron beam scans the specimen in the electron microscope..
electron microscopen.
microscope using electrons to see very small things clearly
The electron microscope revealed tiny cell structures.
electron microscopyn.
microscopy using electron beams for high-resolution images
Electron microscopy revealed the virus structure.
electron pairn.
two electrons in the same orbital with opposite spins
The electron pair forms a covalent bond in the molecule.

Expressions with shell

empty shelln.
outer covering left after contents are removed
The beach was covered in empty shell after the storm.
shell gamen.
game where a pea is hidden under shells
He lost money playing the shell game at the fair.
shell outv.
pay a large amount of money unwillingly
He had to shell out $500 for the unexpected car repair..
shell corporationn.
company existing only on paper, often for business transactions
The shell corporation had no employees or real office.
just an empty shelln.
person lacking emotions or purpose
After the tragedy, he felt like just an empty shell.
crawl into one's shellv.
withdraw from social interactions or activities
After the argument, he crawled into his shell and avoided everyone.
go into one's shellv.
become withdrawn and avoid social interaction
After the argument, he went into his shell.
out of one's shelladj.
more confident and willing to talk
After joining the club, she came out of her shell.
out of your shelladj.
less shy and reserved
After a few weeks, Maya was finally out of your shell at meetings.
retreat into one's shellv.
withdraw from social interactions
She tends to retreat into her shell when she's feeling overwhelmed.

Terms related to electron shell

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electronicelectronicallyatomenergy levelneutronnucleusprotonquantumvalenceelectronenergylevel

Terms with electron shell included in their meaning

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transition elementn.
metallic elements
element with incomplete d electron shell forming colored compounds
valence electronn.
chemistry
electron in outer shell forming bonds
valence shelln.
chemistry
outermost electron shell in an atom

Examples of electron shell in a sentence

  • Each electron shell can hold a specific number of electrons.
  • Electrons fill the electron shell in sequence.
  • The electron shell can hold multiple electrons.

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  1. French:couche électronique, ...
  2. German:Elektronenschale, ...
  3. Italian:guscio elettronico, livello elettronico, ...
  4. Spanish:capa electrónica, ...
  5. Portuguese:camada eletrónica, ...
  6. Chinese:电子层, 电子壳层, ...
  7. Japanese:電子殻, エネルギー殻, ...
  8. Arabic:غِلاف إِلِكْتْرُونِي, ...
  9. Hebrew:קְלִיפַּת אֶלֶקְטְרוֹנִים, מַעֲטֶפֶת אֶלֶקְטְרוֹנִים, ...
  10. Russian:электронная оболочка, ...
  11. Ukrainian:електронна оболонка, ...
  12. Hindi:विद्युतकण कोश, इलेक्ट्रॉन आवरण, ...

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