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How many electrons can the n = 4 shell hold?
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16
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Reason: A shell with principal quantum number n can hold 2n^2 electrons. For n = 4: 2 × 4^2 = 2 × 16 = 32. (Alternatively: s(2) + p(6) + d(10) + f(14) = 32.)
Reason: A shell with principal quantum number n can hold 2n^2 electrons. For n = 4: 2 × 4^2 = 2 × 16 = 32. (Alternatively: s(2) + p(6) + d(10) + f(14) = 32.)
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