Question

match each orbital with the maximum number of electrons it can hold.

column a

1. s orbital
2. p orbital
3. d orbital
4. f orbital

column b
a. 2
b. 18
c. 15
d. 8
e. 14
f. 10
g. 6

Explanation:

• The s orbital has 1 sub - orbital. Since each sub - orbital can hold a maximum of 2 electrons, the s orbital can hold \(1\times2 = 2\) electrons.
• The p orbital has 3 sub - orbitals. Each sub - orbital holds 2 electrons, so the p orbital can hold \(3\times2=6\) electrons.
• The d orbital has 5 sub - orbitals. With 2 electrons per sub - orbital, the d orbital can hold \(5\times2 = 10\) electrons.
• The f orbital has 7 sub - orbitals. Each sub - orbital holding 2 electrons means the f orbital can hold \(7\times2=14\) electrons.

Answer:

1. a. 2
2. g. 6
3. f. 10
4. e. 14