Question

question 6 of 10
what is the maximum number of electrons that can occupy one orbital?
a. 6
b. 2
c. 8
d. 1

Explanation:

According to the Pauli Exclusion Principle and the rules of electron configuration, an orbital can hold a maximum of 2 electrons, which must have opposite spins. Option A (6) is the maximum for a p - subshell (which has 3 orbitals), option C (8) is incorrect for an orbital (it's related to electron capacity of a shell in some cases but not an orbital), and option D (1) is too few as orbitals can hold 2 with opposite spins.

Answer:

B. 2