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Having a mental block, I should know the answer but can't remember!
Why are there 2n^2 vacancies for each value of n in an atom?
The factor of two is due to degeneracy in s, and one factor of n comes from angular orbitals, 0<=L<=(n-1), which gives n states (2L+1=n), but where does the second factor of n come from?
Why are there 2n^2 vacancies for each value of n in an atom?
The factor of two is due to degeneracy in s, and one factor of n comes from angular orbitals, 0<=L<=(n-1), which gives n states (2L+1=n), but where does the second factor of n come from?
