In a covalent bond formation, what is the maximum number of electrons that can fill the 3s orbital of an atom?

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✓ Correct answer: B. 2 Each 's' orbital, including the 3s orbita, can hold a maximum of 2 electrons. During covalent bond formation, electrons occupy the lowest available energy orbitals, and no orbital can have more electrons than its capacity allows.

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