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Atomic Structure Electron Capacity of Subshells

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If ℓ = 3, what is the maximum number of electrons in that subshell?

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Correct Answer: D) 14

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ℓ = 3 represents an f-subshell. Number of orbitals = 2ℓ + 1 = 2(3) + 1 = 7 Maximum electrons = 7 × 2 = 14.

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