Practice question
Question
What is the maximum number of electrons that can be accommodated in the subshells filled in the fifth period?
Explanation
The fifth period (n=5) includes 5s (2 electrons), 4d (10 electrons), and 5p (6 electrons), totaling 18 electrons.
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