Chapter 9, Problem 90E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The given general expression for the maximum number of electrons that can occupy the $n^{\text{th}}$ quantum shell is to be devised.

Concept Introduction:

The number of subshells in the $n^{\text{th}}$ quantum shell is equal to $n$.

The maximum number of electrons that can occupy an orbital is $2$.

The subshell $s$ has one orbital, subshell $p$ has three orbitals, subshell $d$ has five orbitals

and subshell $f$ has seven orbitals.