name the orbitals described by the following quantum numbers: n = 3, l = 2
name the orbitals described by the following quantum numbers: n = 3, l = 2
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Brief Explanations:
In quantum mechanics, the principal quantum number (n) represents the energy level or shell. Here (n = 3) indicates the third energy level. The angular - momentum quantum number (l) determines the sub - shell. When (l=0), it is an (s) - orbital; (l = 1) corresponds to a (p) - orbital; (l=2) corresponds to a (d) - orbital; and (l = 3) corresponds to an (f) - orbital. Given (n = 3) and (l=2), we combine the value of (n) with the letter corresponding to (l).
Answer:
(3d)