Electrons in the Atom

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What is the maximum number of electrons that can be placed in an f orbital?

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14

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What is the maximum number of electrons that can be placed in an s orbital?

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2

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What is the maximum number of electrons that an orbital (box) can have?

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2 electrons

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Which orbitals are found in the transition metals?

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d orbitals

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How many d orbitals (boxes) are there in a given sublevel?

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5

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What is the shape of s orbitals?

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Spherical

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What is the shape of p orbitals?

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Dumbbell-shaped

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How many electrons can be held in p orbitals?

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6 electrons

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What is the principal quantum number (n)?

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Indicates the energy level of an electron in an atom.

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What is the maximum number of electrons in a given energy level?

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2n², where n is the principal quantum number.