Question
How many electrons can be contained in each of the following energy levels?
a) first energy level __________ b) second energy level __________ c) third energy level __________ d) fourth energy
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a) first energy level __________ b) second energy level __________ c) third energy level __________ d) fourth energy
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The maximum number of electrons that can be contained in each energy level can be determined using the formula \(2n^2\), where \(n\) is the principal quantum number (the energy level).
a) **First energy level (n = 1)**:
\(2(1)^2 = 2\) electrons
b) **Second energy level (n = 2)**:
\(2(2)^2 = 8\) electrons
c) **Third energy level (n = 3)**:
\(2(3)^2 = 18\) electrons
d) **Fourth energy level (n = 4)**:
\(2(4)^2 = 32\) electrons
So the answers are:
a) 2 electrons
b) 8 electrons
c) 18 electrons
d) 32 electrons
a) **First energy level (n = 1)**:
\(2(1)^2 = 2\) electrons
b) **Second energy level (n = 2)**:
\(2(2)^2 = 8\) electrons
c) **Third energy level (n = 3)**:
\(2(3)^2 = 18\) electrons
d) **Fourth energy level (n = 4)**:
\(2(4)^2 = 32\) electrons
So the answers are:
a) 2 electrons
b) 8 electrons
c) 18 electrons
d) 32 electrons