How many sublevels are in the fifth principal energy level of an atom?

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How many sublevels are in the fifth principal energy level of an atom?

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2007-01-17 14:40:39 · 3 answers · asked by yeahthatstheguy 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

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5th level has s, p, d, and f orbitals.

s holds 2 electrons
p holds 6
d holds 10
f holds 14

Total of 32 electrons, but only 4 sublevels (0,1,2,3) for quatum number purposes

2007-01-17 15:31:14 · answer #1 · answered by teachbio 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

4 sublevels (S,D,P,F)
32 electrons

2007-01-18 00:40:12 · answer #2 · answered by Jess 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

32 atoms can be on the fifth layer.

2007-01-17 22:48:59 · answer #3 · answered by Mickey 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋