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What is the maximum number of electrons in an atom whose highest-energy electrons have the principal quantum number ?
I tried 54 and 110. Neither was correct.
I tried 54 and 110. Neither was correct.
The maximum number of electrons that can occupy the n=5 energy level in an atom is 50. This is because the n=5 energy level has 5 sublevels, each with a maximum capacity of 10 electrons.
Yes, the n=5 energy level can hold more electrons than the n=4 energy level. This is because as the energy level increases, the number of sublevels and the maximum capacity of each sublevel also increases.
The number of electrons in the n=5 energy level does not directly affect the overall stability of an atom. The stability of an atom is determined by the arrangement and energy levels of all its electrons, not just those in the highest energy level.
Yes, an atom can have more than 50 electrons in total even if its highest energy electrons are in the n=5 energy level. This is because the n=5 energy level is not the highest energy level in an atom, and there can be electrons in higher energy levels as well.
The number of electrons in the n=5 energy level can affect the chemical properties of an atom as it determines the valence electrons, which are involved in chemical bonding. However, the chemical properties of an atom are also influenced by the number and arrangement of electrons in other energy levels.