How many possible sets of quantum numbers (electron states)are there in the 5f subshell?
A) 2
B) 6
C) 8
D) 10
E) 14

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The 5f subshell can hold a total of 14 electrons, which means there are 14 possible sets of quantum numbers. This is because each orbital can hold 2 electrons (with opposite spins), and the f subshell has 7 orbitals (7 orbitals x 2 electrons/orbital = 14 electrons/states).

How Many Possible Sets of Quantum Numbers (Electron States)are There