Question #e05cb

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Jun 14, 2016

7 sub-orbitals to hold 14 electrons

Explanation:

The "f" orbitals hold 14 electrons. Each sub-orbital can hold two electrons. In order to house 14 total electrons the #f# orbital would need #7# sub-orbitals.

Jun 14, 2016

f-orbital is one orbital ...
its has 7 different orientations
n each orientation can hold 2 electrons...making a total of 14 electrons!!

hope it helps!