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For any degenerate triplet of states in a 3D infinite potential well, what is the maximum number of electrons allowed?

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Answer:

8

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For any degenerate triplet of states in a 3D infinite potential well, the maximum number of electrons allowed is 8 because the nth quantum number can in principle hold up to 2(n²) electrons.

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