Question

. Maximum number of electrons
is found in one of these
A. 4s
B. 4p
C. 4d
D. 4f

Answer 1

The maximum number of electrons in each orbital can be calculated using the formula 2n^2, where n is the principal quantum number.

For the 4s orbital, n=4, so the maximum number of electrons is 2(4)^2 = 32.

For the 4p orbital, n=4, so the maximum number of electrons is 2(4)^2 = 32.

For the 4d orbital, n=4, so the maximum number of electrons is 2(4)^2 = 32.

For the 4f orbital, n=4, so the maximum number of electrons is 2(4)^2 = 32.

Therefore, the maximum number of electrons is the same for all these orbitals, which is 32.