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How Many electrons have both n=2 and ms=+ 1/2?

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8 electrons for n = 2

4 electrons for ms = +1/2

Step-by-step explanation

The principal quantum number, n = 2 implies the electrons are in second energy level. There can be a maximum of 8 electrons for n = 2. The 2s subshell can hold 2 electrons, and the 2p can hold 6 electrons.

Since there are maximum of 8 electrons for n = 2, then maximum of 4 electrons will spin-up (ms = +1/2), and maximum of 4 electrons will spin-down (ms = -1/2)