What is the max. # of electrons located in the ground state?

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The maximum number of electrons in various atomic configurations was discussed, focusing on ground state electron configurations. The correct answers include: 2 electrons in the 2 orbital, 10 in the d sublevel, 4 in a beryllium (Be) atom, 10 in the third energy level, 14 in the f sublevel, 2 in calcium (Ca), 3 in the 4p sublevel of arsenic (As), 4 in the 3d sublevel of chromium (Cr), and 5 in the 5s sublevel of strontium (Sr). The maximum for the 5th energy level of bromine (Br) and the 4d sublevel of cadmium (Cd) require further verification against the periodic table.

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I need someone to check my answers and help me with the questions I couldn't answer.

What is the max. # of electrons located in the groud state of

a) an orbital 2
b) d sublevel 10
c) Be atom 4 because 1s^2 2s^2 = 4 electrons
d) 3rd energy level = 10
e) f sublevel 14
f) a Ca atom 2
g) 4p sublevel of As 3
h) 3d sublevel of Cr 4
i) 5s sublevel of Sr 5 because the last one is 5s^2
J) 5th energy level of Br ?
k) 4d sublevel of Cd ?
 
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For i) i meant to say 2 electrons
 
At first sight abce are OK, others are either wrong (like d) or require checking periodic table (like gh).
 

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