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IB Chemistry SL 1.3.3 Main Energy Levels Questions

Use the principal energy-level number n and 2n² to calculate the maximum number of electrons a main energy level can hold.

Syllabus
First assessment 2025
Course
Chemistry SL
Level
SL

Exam points

  • Calculate the maximum number of electrons in a principal energy level from its integer n value using 2n².

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IB Chemistry SL 1.3.3 Main Energy Levels Questions question 1

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What is the maximum number of electrons that can occupy the n=3 main energy level?

A

3

B

8

C

18

D

28

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