(a)
Interpretation:
Maximum number of electrons that can be occupied by
Concept Introduction:
The acceptable wave function is characterized by a set of four quantum numbers. These quantum numbers are related to the shape, size of the electron wave and the location of the electron in space.
1. These quantum numbers are represented by
2. The notation of subshell is used to determine by a combination of both principal quantum number and angular quantum number. In notation, numerical values of
3. The quantum number
4. The quantum number
(b)
Interpretation:
Maximum number of electrons that can be occupied by
Concept Introduction:
Refer to part (a).
(c)
Interpretation:
Maximum number of electrons that can be occupied by the second principal shell has to be determined.
Concept Introduction:
Refer to part (a).
(d)
Interpretation:
The maximum number of electrons that can be occupied by the fifth principal shell has to be determined.
Concept Introduction:
Refer to part (a).
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