Multielectron Atoms: How Many Possible Sets of Quantum Numbers (Electron

question 20

Multiple Choice

Multielectron atoms: How many possible sets of quantum numbers (electron states) are there in the 5f subshell?

• A) 2
• B) 6
• C) 8
• D) 10
• E) 14

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