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In an atom, what is the maximum number of electrons that can have a principal quantum number n = 4?

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Answer:

32

Explanation:

Principal quantum number=n=4

Maximum number of electrons:-

[tex]\\ \sf\longmapsto 2n^2[/tex]

[tex]\\ \sf\longmapsto 2(4)^2[/tex]

[tex]\\ \sf\longmapsto 2(16)[/tex]

[tex]\\ \sf\longmapsto 32[/tex]