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An atom of carbon contains 6 total electrons. How many of these electrons are in s orbitals?

1
2
4
6

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Answer:

4

Step-by-step explanation:

total electrons = 6

electronic configuration = 1s^2, 2s^2, 2p^6

so in s orbital there are 4 electrons.

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