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What is the largest number of electrons that can occupy the $4 p$ orbitals? The $3 d$ orbitals? The $5 f$ orbitals?
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The principal quantum number (n) determines the energy level and size of the orbital, the azimuthal quantum number (l) determines the shape of the orbital, and the magnetic quantum number (m) determines the orientation of the orbital. The spin quantum number (s) Show more…
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