Chemistry
Chemistry
Problem
The f sub-level can hold a maximum of 14 electrons. How many f orbitals is it made of?Intuitive explanation
The key insight is that each orbital holds a maximum of 2 electrons (spin-up and spin-down). Since the sub-level contains 14 electrons total, you just need to divide by 2 to find how many individual orbitals are available. This is a straightforward application of orbital capacity—once you know the electron limit, the orbital count follows directly.
Intuitive explanation
The key insight is that each orbital holds a maximum of 2 electrons (spin-up and spin-down). Since the sub-level contains 14 electrons total, you just need to divide by 2 to find how many individual orbitals are available. This is a straightforward application of orbital capacity—once you know the electron limit, the orbital count follows directly.