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Maximum number of electrons theoretically possible for an orbit with principal quantum number n = 6 in an atom is.
Maximum number of electrons theoretically possible for an orbit with principal quantum number n = 6 in an atom is.
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To calculate the maximum number of electrons in an orbit, use the formula $2n^2$ where n is the principal quantum number.
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Solution and Explanation
The maximum number of electrons in an orbit is given by the formula $2n^2$, where n is the principal quantum number. For n = 6, the maximum number of electrons is $2(6)^2 = 72$.
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