Question

Question 10 of 25
How many total electrons can the p orbitals hold?
O A. 2
B. 3
C. 6
D. 10
SUBM

Answer 1

Answer:

$\huge\boxed{\sf C. \ 6}$

Explanation:

Orbitals:

• Wave function that describes the location, electronic cloud and wave-like properties of an electron is called an orbital.

Types:

There are 4 types of main orbitals.

• s orbital (can accommodate 2 electrons)
• p orbital (can accommodate 6 electrons)
• d orbital (can accommodate 10 electrons)
• f orbital (can accommodate 14 electrons)

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