What is the mnemonic for remembering the order of electron orbitals?

• A. Simple Planetary Degrees
• B. Some People Don’t Forget Good Hunting
• C. Susan Plays Darts, Football, Golf, Hunts, and Inspects Kitchens
• D. Significant Patterns of Distinct Forms

Answer: (C)

The correct mnemonic for remembering the order of electron orbitals is encapsulated in the phrase "Susan Plays Darts, Football, Golf, Hunts, and Inspects Kitchens." This mnemonic effectively represents the sequence of orbitals that electrons fill, which includes s, p, d, f, g, and then potentially higher orbitals.

• s - corresponds to 'Susan'

• p - corresponds to 'Plays'

• d - corresponds to 'Darts'

• f - corresponds to 'Football'

• g - corresponds to 'Golf'

• h - corresponds to 'Hunts'

• i - corresponds to 'Inspects'

• k - corresponds to 'Kitchens'

Using this mnemonic helps students recall not just the types of orbitals available but also their order in terms of energy levels when arranging electrons in an atom according to the Aufbau principle. These orbitals are filled in increasing energy from 1s up to higher energy levels, such as 7s, 6p, and so on.

The other options, while catchy, do not accurately represent the specific sequence of orbital filling. "Simple Planetary Degrees," for example, does not correlate directly with