Here's how we figure that out:
* Sublevels: The fourth energy level has four sublevels: s, p, d, and f.
* Electron Capacity:
* s sublevel: holds a maximum of 2 electrons.
* p sublevel: holds a maximum of 6 electrons.
* d sublevel: holds a maximum of 10 electrons.
* f sublevel: holds a maximum of 14 electrons.
* Total: 2 + 6 + 10 + 14 = 32 electrons
Important Note: The number of electrons actually present in the fourth energy level of a specific atom depends on the atom's atomic number and electron configuration.