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The number of electrons can be placed in the
Answer to Problem 1OQ
The number of electrons can be placed in the
Explanation of Solution
In this case, the principal quantum number,
Write the expression for the orbital quantum number,
Here,
Write the expression for the orbital magnetic quantum number,
Here,
In this case, there are
Here,
Write the expression for the total possible values for each value of the orbital quantum number,
Here,
Write the expression for the grand total of
Conclusion:
Substitute
So, the possible values of orbital magnetic quantum number,
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Thus, the number of states are
Therefore, the number of electrons can be placed in the
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