What Is the Maximum Number of Electrons in an Atom

question 5

Multiple Choice

What is the maximum number of electrons in an atom that can have the following quantum numbers? n = 3 l = 1

• A)18
• B)6
• C)3
• D)2
• E)1

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Definitions:

Real Line

A one-dimensional space consisting of all the real numbers, visualized as a straight line where each point corresponds to a unique real number.

Inequality

A mathematical statement that shows the relationship between two expressions that are not equal, using symbols such as <, >, ≤, or ≥.

Real Line

The real line refers to a one-dimensional space where every point represents a real number, stretching infinitely in both positive and negative directions.

Inequality

A mathematical statement that compares two values, showing that one is greater than, less than, or not equal to the other.