Atomic Structure Question 262
Question: How many electrons can be fit into the orbitals that comprise the $ 3^{rd} $ quantum shell $ n=3 $
Options:
A) 2
B) 8
C) 18
D) 32
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
No. of electrons in $ 3^{rd} $ shell = $ 2n^{2} $ = $ 2,{{(3)}^{2}} $
$ =18 $