What is the maximum number of electrons that can be accommodated in the d subshe

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What is the maximum number of electrons that can be accommodated in the d subshell? (2019)
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What is the maximum number of electrons that can be accommodated in the d subshell? (2019)
  • Step 1: Understand that subshells are part of electron configuration in atoms.
  • Step 2: Know that there are different types of subshells: s, p, d, and f.
  • Step 3: Each subshell can hold a certain number of electrons based on its shape.
  • Step 4: The d subshell has 5 orbitals.
  • Step 5: Each orbital can hold a maximum of 2 electrons.
  • Step 6: Multiply the number of orbitals (5) by the number of electrons each can hold (2).
  • Step 7: Calculate: 5 orbitals * 2 electrons/orbital = 10 electrons.
  • Step 8: Conclude that the d subshell can hold a maximum of 10 electrons.
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