What is the maximum number of electrons in an atom that can have the following quantum numbers
N = 3 $~~$l = 1
A) 18
B) 6
C) 3
D) 2
E) 1

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The quantum numbers n and l determine the energy level and sublevel of an electron. For n = 3 and l = 1, the sublevel is the p sublevel. The p sublevel can hold a maximum of 6 electrons (2 for each orbital: px, py, and pz). Therefore, the maximum number of electrons that can have the quantum numbers n = 3 and l = 1 is 6. Choice B is the only option that matches this value.

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