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How many electrons can occupy the s orbitals at each energy level?

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The atomic orbital is describes using the principle quantum number followed by a letter (s, p, d or f) that describe the sublevel.

For sublevel, it has the shape of a spherical electron cloud surrounding the nucleus and it can hold up to two electrons.

Therefore, the answer to your question is 2 electrons.
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