Question

If each orbital can hold a maximum of 3 electrons.
The number of elements in 2nd period of periodic
table (long form) is​

Answer 1

Answer:

So if these 2 are still held, expanding a basis from 2 to 3 electrons may result in period 2 having 4x3= 12 elements. However, if you insist that no matter what orbitals, there is only a max of 3, then in your thereotical setting, your second period may only contain 3 elements.

Explanation:

If each orbital is allowed to hold 3 electrons. Total number of electrons held in this shell =322×3=48 electrons.