Question

how many electrons can be placed in the subshell described by the quantum numbers n=3, I=1?

Answer 1

Here in quantum no. n = 3

Means that the shell no. is 3 that is "m" shell

Now here l = 1, in "m" shell there are 3 sub shells these are s, p and d

For s, l = 0 for p, l=1 and for d l=3

So this is 3p subshell

And a p subshell has three orbitals which can accomodate maximum 2 electrons so total no. For quantum no.

n=3, l=1 => 3 ×2

No. Of electrons => 6 electrons Answer