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ten. because a d subshell corresponds to an l value of 2, m_l can be -2,-1,0,1,2. so that's 5 orbitals, and 2 electrons can fit into each one (one with a +1/2 spin and one with a -1/2 spin) so that's 10 electrons total.

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Q: How many electrons can occupy the 4f orbital?
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