Question

What is the maximum number of `p` orbitals that can be present in an energy level?

Answer 1

Three.

Explanation:

The `p` orbitals line up orthogonally to each other in a dumbbell shape. In three dimensions, there are `3` orbitals possible: `p_x`, `p_y`, `p_z`.

Each of the `p` orbitals can hold 2 electrons: one with a `+1/2` spin and one with a `-1/2` spin. There are three `p` orbitals that hold up to six electrons in each energy level.