Question

what is the maximum amount of electrons that can be found in a p sublevel?
2
6
3
10

Explanation:

Step1: Recall electron - subshell capacity

Each orbital can hold a maximum of 2 electrons.

Step2: Know the number of orbitals in p - subshell

The p - subshell has 3 orbitals ($p_x$, $p_y$, $p_z$).

Step3: Calculate the maximum number of electrons

Since each orbital holds 2 electrons and there are 3 orbitals in the p - subshell, the maximum number of electrons is $2\times3 = 6$.

Answer:

6 (corresponding to the second option in the multiple - choice list)