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Every orbital is different. 2 can occupy the first orbital then 8 can occupy mostly the rest. When you start getting really low on the Periodic Table orbitals start holding 16, but not till u get really low
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoThere are four types of orbitals: s,p,d,f.
For the s orbital, you can have 2 electrons.
For the p orbital, you can have 6 electrons.
For the d, 10 electrons.
f, 14 electrons.
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∙ 14y agoA single orbital can hold up to two electrons.
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∙ 16y ago2 at most.
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What is a molecular orbital vs an atomic orbital?
according to MOT each energy level can be occupied by 2 electrons which must have opposite spins these pairs of electrons considered to occupy molecular orbital. so molecular orbital is formed from the overlap of the atomic orbitals of the atoms making up the bond.
How many electrons can a single orbital hold in the 3d level?
Yes a single orbital in the 3d level can hold 2 electrons.
Who made the statement that no more than two electrons in the same atom can occupy a single orbital?
The orbital that allows no more than two electrons is the s orbital. This is a spherical shaped orbital. Elements with valence electrons lying only in the s orbital are metals.
What is the maximum number of electrons that a single orbital can hold?
2
In what sequence do electrons fill the atomic orbitals related to a sub level?
Each orbital must contain a single electron before any orbital contains two electrons.
What is the maximum of electrons that can occupy one orbital?
2 electrons is the maximum number for an single orbital.
Can two electrons occupy a single orbital?
of course they can. They have to be of opposite spin and two is the maximum number that can occupy one orbital.
What is a molecular orbital vs an atomic orbital?
according to MOT each energy level can be occupied by 2 electrons which must have opposite spins these pairs of electrons considered to occupy molecular orbital. so molecular orbital is formed from the overlap of the atomic orbitals of the atoms making up the bond.
What is the maximum number of electrons that can occupy one orbit?
2 electrons is the maximum number for an single orbital.
How many electrons can single orbital hold?
A single orbital can hold up to two electrons.
How many electrons maximum can be in one orbital?
There can only be 2 electrons in each single orbital, and they will be on opposite sides of the electron cloud (orbital).
How many electrons can a single orbital hold in the 3d level?
Yes a single orbital in the 3d level can hold 2 electrons.
What is the molecular geometry for CdCl4 2-?
CdCl4 2- has a tetrahedral molecular geometry. Two of the Cl atoms form normal single bonds with Cd and the other two share 2 of their electrons with the empty p-orbital on Cd.
Who made the statement that no more than two electrons in the same atom can occupy a single orbital?
The orbital that allows no more than two electrons is the s orbital. This is a spherical shaped orbital. Elements with valence electrons lying only in the s orbital are metals.
How many electrons does the orbital oxgen have?
Oxygen is a non metal element. There are 8 electrons in a single atom.
Why must the two arrows within a single bloc of an orbital diagram be written in opposite directions?
The two arrows with a single block of an orbital diagram must be written in opposing directions because the electrons are said to be rotating in opposite directions. This means the two electrons in the orbital are spinning on their axis in opposite ways.
What is the maximum number of electrons that a single orbital can hold?
2
