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What is the maximum number of electrons that can be placed in each shell?A. `2n^(2)`B. `n^(2)`C. `(2n)^(2)`D. `2n` |
Answer» Correct Answer - A Each shells of principal quantum number `(n)` contains `n^(2)` orbitals. For example, if `n = 2`, then there are four `(2^(2))` orbitals: `2s, 2p_(x), 2p_(y)`, and `2p_(z)`. No more than two electrons can be placed in each orbital. Therefore, the maximum number of electrons is simply twice the number of orbitals that are amployed, i.e., `2n^(2)`. |
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