Angular Momentum Quantum Number and Orbital Shapes

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How many sublevels exist for a given value of n, except at the first main energy level?

Multiple sublevels exist for a given value of n, except at the first main energy level.

What is the maximum value allowed for the angular momentum quantum number l?

The maximum value allowed for l is equal to the value of the angular momentum quantum number L.

How many orbital shapes are possible for orbitals with n=2?

Two orbital shapes are possible for orbitals with n=2.

What is the maximum number of sublevels at the second energy level (n=2)?

At the second energy level (n=2), there are two sublevels: s and p orbitals.

Which energy level has three sublevels - s, p, and d orbitals?

The third energy level (n=3) has three sublevels: s, p, and d orbitals.

How many sublevels exist at the fourth energy level (n=4)?

At the fourth energy level (n=4), there are four sublevels: s, p, d, and f orbitals.

The angular momentum quantum number indicates the shape of the __________.

orbital

For a specific main energy level, the number of orbital shapes possible is equal to __________.

n

The values of l allowed are zero and all positive integers less than or equal to __________.

n

Orbitals for which n=2 can have one of two shapes corresponding to 1-0 and __________.

1-1

As mentioned, the second energy level, n=2, has two sublevels - the s and __________ orbitals.

p

The fourth energy level, n=4, has four sublevels - the s, p, d, and __________ orbitals.

f

Learn about the angular momentum quantum number and how it indicates the shape of an orbital at different main energy levels. Understand the concept of sublevels and the number of orbital shapes possible for a specific energy level.

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