JAMB Chemistry 2020 Objective — Question 11

Question 11 of 40 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Chemistry 2020 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

The maximum number of electrons a given shell can accommodate depends on

A. spin quantum number
B. azimuthal quantum number
C. principal quantum numberCorrect
D. magnetic quantum number

Explanation

The maximum number of electrons in a shell (given by 2n^2) depends on the principal quantum number, n.

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