4th period has the following orbitals that are filled fragually
4s + 3(4p) + 5(4d) + 7(4f)
So there are total of 16 orbitals hence 48 electrons (acc to question)
If each orbital can hold maximum of 3 electrons,then find the number of elements in fourth period of periodic table
4th period has the following orbitals that are filled fragually
4s + 3(4p) + 5(4d) + 7(4f)
So there are total of 16 orbitals hence 48 electrons (acc to question)