The maximum number of electrons that can have principal quantum number, , and spin quantum number, , is
Answer: 9
Solution
For principal quantum number :
Number of orbitals =
These orbitals are: 3s (1), 3p (3), 3d (5) = 9 orbitals total
Each orbital can hold one electron with .
Therefore, the maximum number of electrons with and is 9.
Number of orbitals =
These orbitals are: 3s (1), 3p (3), 3d (5) = 9 orbitals total
Each orbital can hold one electron with .
Therefore, the maximum number of electrons with and is 9.
JEE Advanced · 2011 · 10 Apr 2011 · Paper 1 · Integer answer