How many electrons can each subshell hold?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking about the maximum number of electrons that can be held in each subshell of an atom. This involves understanding the principles of electron configuration and the characteristics of subshells (s, p, d, and f). Each subshell has a specific number of orbitals, and therefore a specific electron capacity.
Answer
s: 2, p: 6, d: 10, f: 14
The s subshell can hold 2 electrons, the p subshell can hold 6 electrons, the d subshell can hold 10 electrons, and the f subshell can hold 14 electrons.
Answer for screen readers
The s subshell can hold 2 electrons, the p subshell can hold 6 electrons, the d subshell can hold 10 electrons, and the f subshell can hold 14 electrons.
More Information
Each subshell type can only hold a specific number of electrons due to their shapes and energy levels. For instance, the p subshell has three orbitals each holding 2 electrons, totaling 6.
Sources
- Wikipedia - Electron shell - en.wikipedia.org
- 2.6: Arrangements of Electrons - Chemistry LibreTexts - chem.libretexts.org
