Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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Chapter 40 - All About Atoms - Questions - Page 1246: 4

Answer

The $6p$ subhsell has the greater number of electrons.

Work Step by Step

The $s$ subshell can hold up to 2 electrons. If the $s$ subshell is closed, then it holds 2 electrons. The $p$ subshell can hold up to 6 electrons. If the $p$ subshell is closed, then it holds 6 electrons. If the $6p$ subshell is closed, then it holds 6 electrons. If the $7s$ subshell is closed, then it holds 2 electrons. The $6p$ subhsell has the greater number of electrons.
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