The maximum number of electrons allowed in the p sublevel of the third principal level is
A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 6
E) 8

Name: The maximum number of electrons allowed in the p sublevel of the third principal level is A) 1 B) 2 C) 3 D) 6 E) 8
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The p sublevel has a maximum of 6 electrons. The third principal level includes the 3s and 3p sublevels, so the p sublevel can hold a maximum of 6 electrons. Therefore, the best choice is D.

The Maximum Number of Electrons Allowed in the P Sublevel