Question

calculate the total number of electrons that can occupy the following orbitals. part 1 of 2 one s orbital: part 2 of 2 seven f orbitals:

Explanation:

Step1: Recall electron capacity per orbital

Each orbital can hold a maximum of 2 electrons.

Step2: Calculate for one \(s\) orbital

Since there is 1 \(s\) orbital and each orbital holds 2 electrons, the number of electrons is \(1\times2 = 2\).

Step3: Calculate for seven \(f\) orbitals

There are 7 \(f\) orbitals. Using the formula \(n\times2\) (where \(n\) is the number of orbitals), we get \(7\times2=14\).

Answer:

One \(s\) orbital: \(2\)
Seven \(f\) orbitals: \(14\)