Question

7. Indicate if the following are correct or incorrect.

Answer 1

Answer:

1s2: correct.

6s3: incorrect because the subshell s can hold up to 2 electrons.

5f10: correct.

4d3: correct.

2d4: incorrect because the second energy level just has the s and p subshells.

3p10: incorrect because the p subshell can hold up to 6 electrons.

Explanation:

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In this case, according to the attached file, which shows the correct orbitals and electrons, we can proceed as follows:

1s2: correct.

6s3: incorrect because the subshell s can hold up to 2 electrons.

5f10: correct.

4d3: correct.

2d4: incorrect because the second energy level just has the s and p subshells.

3p10: incorrect because the p subshell can hold up to 6 electrons.

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