Question

use the theoretical maximums to answer the following: how many electrons are allowed in a d subshell? 1 how many electrons are allowed in an f subshell? 2 a. 50 b. 5 c. 4 d. 10 e. 12 f. 14 g. 40 h. 32 i. 18

Explanation:

Step1: Recall electron - subshell rule

The number of electrons in a subshell is given by \(2(2l + 1)\), where \(l\) is the angular - momentum quantum number. For a d - subshell, \(l = 2\).

Step2: Calculate electrons in d - subshell

Substitute \(l = 2\) into the formula \(2(2l + 1)\): \(2(2\times2 + 1)=2(4 + 1)=10\).

Step3: For f - subshell, find \(l\) value

For an f - subshell, \(l = 3\).

Step4: Calculate electrons in f - subshell

Substitute \(l = 3\) into the formula \(2(2l + 1)\): \(2(2\times3+1)=2(6 + 1)=14\).

Answer:

1. D. 10
2. F. 14