What is the maximum number of electrons that can be accommodated in a shell with

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Q1
What is the maximum number of electrons that can be accommodated in a shell with quantum number n=4?
  1. 8
  2. 18
  3. 32
  4. 2

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the maximum number of electrons that can be accommodated in a shell with quantum number n=4?
  • Step 1: Understand that 'n' is the principal quantum number that indicates the shell level.
  • Step 2: Recall the formula to find the maximum number of electrons in a shell, which is 2n^2.
  • Step 3: Substitute the value of n into the formula. Here, n = 4.
  • Step 4: Calculate 4 squared (4^2), which equals 16.
  • Step 5: Multiply 16 by 2 to find the maximum number of electrons: 2 * 16 = 32.
  • Step 6: Conclude that the maximum number of electrons that can be accommodated in a shell with n=4 is 32.
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