In a Single Atom, What Is the Maximum Number of Electrons

question 20

Multiple Choice

In a single atom, what is the maximum number of electrons which can have quantum number n = 4?

• A)16
• B)18
• C)32
• D)36
• E)None of these choices are correct.

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