Question

calculate the total number of electrons that can occupy the following orbitals.
part 1 of 2
seven ( f ) orbitals: (square)
part 2 of 2
one ( s ) orbital: (square)

Explanation:

Part 1 of 2: Seven \( f \) orbitals

Step 1: Recall electrons per orbital

Each orbital can hold a maximum of 2 electrons (Pauli exclusion principle).

Step 2: Calculate total electrons for 7 \( f \) orbitals

Multiply the number of orbitals (7) by electrons per orbital (2):
\( 7 \times 2 = 14 \)

Part 2 of 2: One \( s \) orbital

Step 1: Recall electrons per orbital

Each orbital holds a maximum of 2 electrons.

Step 2: Calculate total electrons for 1 \( s \) orbital

Multiply the number of orbitals (1) by electrons per orbital (2):
\( 1 \times 2 = 2 \)

Answer:

s:
Part 1: \( \boldsymbol{14} \)
Part 2: \( \boldsymbol{2} \)