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QUESTION #7361
Question 1
The maximum number of electrons that can occupy a subshell defined by \(\ell = 3\) and \(n = 4\) is:
Correct Answer Explanation
For \(\ell = 3\) (f-subshell):
Number of orbitals = \(2\ell + 1 = 2(3) + 1 = 7\)
Max electrons = \(7 \times 2 = 14\)
This is the 4f subshell. Note that \(n = 4\) is valid since \(\ell\) can be 0, 1, 2, or 3 for \(n = 4\). The 4f subshell holds exactly 14 electrons, which accounts for the 14 lanthanoids.
Number of orbitals = \(2\ell + 1 = 2(3) + 1 = 7\)
Max electrons = \(7 \times 2 = 14\)
This is the 4f subshell. Note that \(n = 4\) is valid since \(\ell\) can be 0, 1, 2, or 3 for \(n = 4\). The 4f subshell holds exactly 14 electrons, which accounts for the 14 lanthanoids.
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