An atom it ground state contains 18 electrons. How many of these electrons are in orbitals with l=0? a.4 b.2 c.8 d.6

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1. Make a table.
   N.......1|..2.....|...3...........|
   l.......0|..0..1..|...0....1.....2|
   elec,,,,:|,,:|:::|,,,,:,,,:::,,,,,|
   Count the electrons (: = 2 electrons) in l = 0. I count 16 total electrons of which there are 6 with l = 0

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   April 5, 2011 4:29am UTC

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