Question

how many subshells are in the n = 4 shell?
4 ✔️
complete
how many orbitals does the n = 4 shell have?
16 ✔️
complete
what is the maximum number of electrons the n = 4 shell can contain?
done ✔️

Explanation:

Step1: Recall the formula for max electrons in a shell

The formula for the maximum number of electrons in a shell with principal quantum number \( n \) is \( 2n^2 \).

Step2: Substitute \( n = 4 \) into the formula

Substitute \( n = 4 \) into \( 2n^2 \): \( 2\times(4)^2 = 2\times16 = 32 \).

Answer:

32