How many electrons does an `S` orbital hold?
- 6.
- 8.
- 2.
Explanation
An s orbital holds a maximum of two electrons, which must have opposite spins by the Pauli exclusion principle. The higher capacities of 6 and 8 belong to p orbitals and to whole shells respectively, not to a single s orbital.
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'S' what is mean???
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trap2307 Posts: 43 31.08.2013 / 11:16
Hello.
Chemical element in periodic table. S = sulfur.
Chemical element in periodic table. S = sulfur.
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dimky Posts: 514 31.08.2013 / 11:19
trap2307, there is no any relations with chemistry.
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dimky Posts: 514 31.08.2013 / 11:21
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