What is the max. # of electrons located in the ground state?

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The discussion revolves around determining the maximum number of electrons in various atomic configurations and energy levels. Participants confirm that the maximum for a beryllium atom is 4, while the third energy level can hold up to 18 electrons, not 10 as initially suggested. The maximum for the d sublevel is 10, and the f sublevel can accommodate 14 electrons. Some answers, like those for the calcium atom and the 4d sublevel of cadmium, require further verification against the periodic table. Overall, the thread emphasizes the importance of understanding electron configurations in relation to atomic structure.
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I need someone to check my answers and help me with the questions I couldn't answer.

What is the max. # of electrons located in the groud state of

a) an orbital 2
b) d sublevel 10
c) Be atom 4 because 1s^2 2s^2 = 4 electrons
d) 3rd energy level = 10
e) f sublevel 14
f) a Ca atom 2
g) 4p sublevel of As 3
h) 3d sublevel of Cr 4
i) 5s sublevel of Sr 5 because the last one is 5s^2
J) 5th energy level of Br ?
k) 4d sublevel of Cd ?
 
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For i) i meant to say 2 electrons
 
At first sight abce are OK, others are either wrong (like d) or require checking periodic table (like gh).
 

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