If l = 3,how many electrons can be contained in all the possible orbitals?
A)7
B)6
C)14
D)10
E)5

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In the third principal shell, there are s, p, and d orbitals. 
The s orbital can contain 2 electrons. 
The p orbital can contain 6 electrons. 
The d orbital can contain 10 electrons. 
So, the total number of electrons that can be contained in all possible orbitals is:

2 (s) + 6 (p) + 10 (d) = 18

However, since the question specifies that l = 3, we know that only the d orbitals are included.

So, the total number of electrons that can be contained in all possible d orbitals when l = 3 is:

10 (d) = 10

Therefore, the answer is C), 14.

If L = 3,how Many Electrons Can Be Contained in All