Question

electron configuration assignment
how many electrons can the 3d orbital hold?
2
3
6
8
10
14
possible points: 5

Explanation:

Each orbital can hold a maximum of 2 electrons with opposite spins. The d - orbital has 5 sub - orbitals. So, the total number of electrons a d - orbital can hold is $2\times5 = 10$.

Answer:

C. 10