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How many total electrons can the d orbitals hold?
ОВ. 3
Ос. 10
D. 2

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Answer:

10 electrons.

Step-by-step explanation:

The s subshell has 1 orbital that can hold up to 2 electrons, the p subshell has 3 orbitals that can hold up to 6 electrons, the d subshell has 5 orbitals that hold up to 10 electrons, and the f subshell has 7 orbitals with 14 electrons

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