Question

question 5 of 25
how many total electrons can the d orbitals hold?

a. 10

b. 2

c. 3

d. 6

Explanation:

In atomic structure (a topic in Chemistry, part of Natural Science), the d subshell has 5 orbitals. Each orbital can hold a maximum of 2 electrons (due to the Pauli exclusion principle). To find the total electrons in d orbitals, we calculate the number of orbitals multiplied by electrons per orbital: \( 5 \times 2 = 10 \). So the d orbitals can hold 10 electrons.

Answer:

A. 10