How many 5p orbitals are there in an atom? What is the maximum number of electrons possible in a set of 5p orbitals?
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In the electron configuration notation, the number before the letter represents the principal energy level, and the letter represents the type of orbital. In this case, "5p" means that the orbital is in the fifth principal energy level and is a p-type orbital. Show more…
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