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

question 52

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 the above

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