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HW question. help. Chemistry?

Which of the following statements is not true?

a. an S orbital can hold 2 electrons.

b. a D orbital can hold up to 2 electrons

c. an F orbital can hold up to 3 electrons

d. a P orbital can hold 2 electrons

Update:

When a fixed sample of gas increases in volume, it must also

a. decrease in pressure

b. increase in temperature

c. either (a) or (b)

d. both (a) and (b)

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  • 8 years ago
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    S orbital can hold 2 electrons.

    P orbital can hold 6 electrons.

    D orbital can hold 10 electrons.

    F orbital can hold 14 electrons.

    Use your brain.

    Source(s): Ap Chemistry<3
  • 8 years ago

    b and c

    a D can hold up to 10, while an F can hold up to 14

  • 8 years ago

    b

    Source(s): my brain
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