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According to the Aufbau principle, each period begins with the filling of a new principal quantum shPeriodic Table and Periodicity Chemistry Question

Question

According to the Aufbau principle, each period begins with the filling of a new principal quantum shell. What is the maximum number of elements that can be accommodated in the $6^{th}$ period of the modern periodic table?

Answer: 32

💡 Solution & Explanation

The 6th period starts filling from $n=6$. The order of subshell filling is $6s$, $4f$, $5d$, $6p$. The maximum capacity of these subshells is $2 (s) + 14 (f) + 10 (d) + 6 (p) = 32$ electrons, meaning 32 elements are accommodated in this period.

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