What is the maximum number of electrons that can occupy the hydrogen-like atomic orbitals defined by the quantum numbers: n-3, l2?

(A) 2

(B) 6

(C) 10

(D) 14

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Chemistry

Asher Baird

9 January, 15:49

What is the maximum number of electrons that can occupy the hydrogen-like atomic orbitals defined by the quantum numbers: n-3, l2?

(A) 2

(B) 6

(C) 10

(D) 14

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Duncan Villarreal · Answer 1

Answer:C

Explanation:

The orbital in question is the 3d orbital. The d-sublevel only contains a maximum of ten electrons in its five degenerate orbitals dxy, dyz, dxz, dz2 and dx2-y2. This is obtained the fact that each degenerate orbital holds only two electrons each.

What is the maximum number of electrons that can occupy the hydrogen-like atomic orbitals defined by the quantum numbers: n-3, l2?(A) 2(B) 6(C) 10(D) 14

What is the maximum number of electrons that can occupy the hydrogen-like atomic orbitals defined by the quantum numbers: n-3, l2?

(A) 2

(B) 6

(C) 10

(D) 14