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.

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

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