In the notation "2p⁴", the 4 refers to the A)energy level of the electron. B)number of p orbitals in the 2^nd energy level. C)number of electrons in the 2p sublevel. D)number of electrons in a single 2p orbital.

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The notation "2p⁴" seems to be a mix of quantum numbers and other symbols not standard in chemistry. However, focusing on the recognizable part, "2p" refers to the 2p sublevel in an atom's electron configuration. The number "4" following "2p" typically indicates the number of electrons in that 2p sublevel, not the energy level, number of orbitals, or electrons in a single orbital.

In the Notation "2p4", the 4 Refers to the

In the Notation "2p⁴", the 4 Refers to the