Question

Which answer is NOT one of the four sublevels that electrons can be

placed in?
S
P
B
F

Answer 1

B

Step-by-step explanation:

The electrons are placed in 4 sublevels: s, p, d, and f. The sublevels contain orbitals and each orbital can carry maximum 2 electrons.

s is the lowest sublevel having only one orbital and can hold a maximum of 2 electrons; p has 3 orbitals and can carry a maximum of 6 electrons, d has 5 orbitals and can carry a maximum of 10 electrons; and f is the highest orbital having 7 orbitals and can hold maximum 14 electrons.

Hence, B is not one of the four sublevels that electrons can be placed in.