Question

The maximum number of orbitals that can be assigned to the n=4 shell is?

Answer 1

`16`

Explanation:

If `n` is the shell number then the maximum number of orbitals in the given shell is equal to `n^2`.

So with `n=4`, the maximum number of orbitals will be:

`n^2=4^2=16`

Answer 2

16

Explanation:

In all shells the total orbital amount should be the square of that value, therefore the 4th shell have 16 total orbitals for a grand total of 32 electrons