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in any subshell what is the maximum number of electrons that can have the same spin quantum number?

in any subshell what is the maximum number of electrons that can have the same spin quantum number?

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bharat bajaj IIT Delhi
askIITians Faculty 122 Points
9 years ago
For any subshell with azimuthal no. l
There are 2l+ 1 orbitals...
Each orbital has 2 electrons each with positive
spin and negative spin.
Hence, for same spin quantum no. There is one electron each in one orbital..

Hence, maximum electrons = 2l + 1

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Bharat Bajaj
Askiitians faculty

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