The maximum number of electrons in an atom with n=3 and l=2 is:
Correct answer: A. 10
- A. 10
- B. 6
- C. 18
- D. 0
Explanation
In this case l = 2then m = −2,−1,0,+1,+2so there are 5 orbitals and each orbital contain 2 electronsSo for value n = 3 and l= 2 there are 10 electrons.The maximum number of electrons in a subshell with l=2 and n=3 is 10.
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