What Is the Maximum Number of Electrons in an Atom

question 136

Multiple Choice

What is the maximum number of electrons in an atom that can have the following set of quantum numbers? n = 3 l = 2 m_l = -2

• A)18
• B)10
• C)5
• D)2
• E)1

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