Question

question 14 (1 point)
the 3p subshell in the ground state of atomic iodine contains ----------- electrons.
2
5
6
6
10

Explanation:

The 3p subshell is a part of the third energy level. For any p - subshell (regardless of the principal quantum number \(n\)), the maximum number of electrons it can hold is given by the formula \(2(2l + 1)\). For a p - subshell, \(l=1\). So, \(2(2\times1 + 1)=6\). The electron - filling of subshells follows the Aufbau principle, Pauli exclusion principle, and Hund's rule. The 3p subshell will be completely filled before filling higher - energy subshells (like 4s, 3d, etc.) in the ground - state electron configuration.

Answer:

6