1D.15

[SajaZidan_1K]

1D.15 states "What are the principal and orbital angular momentum quantum numbers for each of the following orbitals: (a) 6p; (b) 3d; (c) 2p; (d) 5f? I understand that the principal number is just the number given, but can someone explain how to find the orbital angular momentum number?

[Sophia Shaka 3L]

Each atomic sublevel has a specific l value associated with it: for s, l=0, for p, l=1, for d, l=2, and for f, l=3. You simply apply this to the given letters.

[805307623]

The principal quantum number "n", describes the electron shell. It increases as the electron energy increases. For example, n = 3 indicates the 3rd shell, and n = 4 indicates the 4th shell. The value of "l" depends on "n". It cannot be larger than one less than "n" (n-1).