I have to construct a 3D model of an atom from the third or fourth row of the periodic table.

It has to show all the orbitals from 1s up through the 4s orbital, including all of the 2p and 3p orbitals, whether or not they are occupied by an electron.

It need not have a nucleus, but it must show the correct assignment of electrons, including spin in the atom's ground state. The orbitals must have a 3-dimensional shape.


I was thinking making it with styrofoam craft balls or the popular pipe cleaners.



I just need help on how I should construct it.