Questions: How many p-orbitals are there in a Ne atom? Select one: a. 0 b. 1 c. 6 d. 3 e. 2

Transcript text: How many p-orbitals are there in a Ne atom? Select one: a. 0 b. 1 c. 6 d. 3 e. 2

Solution

Solution Steps

Step 1: Understanding the Electron Configuration of Neon

Neon (Ne) has an atomic number of 10, which means it has 10 electrons. The electron configuration of Neon is \(1s^2 2s^2 2p^6\).

Step 2: Identifying the p-Orbitals

The p-orbitals are found in the second energy level (n=2) for Neon. The \(2p\) subshell can hold a maximum of 6 electrons, which are distributed among three p-orbitals (\(2p_x\), \(2p_y\), and \(2p_z\)).

Step 3: Counting the p-Orbitals

Since the \(2p\) subshell contains three p-orbitals, we need to count these orbitals.

Final Answer

\(\boxed{3}\)

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