Question 29 of 62beginner💡 UnderstandVery Short2 marks

Using s, p, d notations, describe the orbital with the following quantum numbers. (a) n=1, l=0; (b) n=3, l=1; (c) n=4, l=2; (d) n=4, l=3.

(a)
Answer

1s

(b)
Answer

3p

(c)
Answer

4d

(d)
Answer

4f

Explanation

The principal quantum number nn defines the shell, while the azimuthal quantum number ll identifies the subshell and determines its shape. The subshell notations corresponding to ll values are: l=0l=0 is s, l=1l=1 is p, l=2l=2 is d, and l=3l=3 is f. Therefore, combining the shell number nn with the subshell notation gives the complete orbital description.

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