How Many Electrons in a Ground-State Cadmium Atom Are in Orbitals

question 19

Multiple Choice

How many electrons in a ground-state cadmium atom are in orbitals labeled by m_l = -1?

• A)2
• B)10
• C)12
• D)18
• E)36

---

Definitions:

Northern State

A reference to one of the states in the northern part of the United States, often in the context of its opposition to slavery during the Civil War era.

Indentured Servants

Individuals who agreed to work for a specific number of years in exchange for passage to the New World and eventual freedom.

Gradual Emancipation

A legal process implemented in various jurisdictions to end slavery over time, often by stipulating that children born to enslaved mothers would be free after a certain age.

Mid-Atlantic Region

An area of the United States that includes states like New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania, known for its significant cultural and economic contribution.