What is the maximum number of electrons in an atom that can have the following set of quantum numbers? n = 4 l = 3 m_l = -2 m_s = +1/2 A)0 B)1 C)2 D)6 E)10

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Each unique set of quantum numbers corresponds to a specific electron in an atom. The given set of quantum numbers specifies a single electron, so the maximum number of electrons that can have this exact set of quantum numbers is 1.

What Is the Maximum Number of Electrons in an Atom