If n=4 and l=2, what is the type of orbital?

Practice Questions

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If n=4 and l=2, what is the type of orbital?
  1. s
  2. p
  3. d
  4. f

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

If n=4 and l=2, what is the type of orbital?
  • Step 1: Understand the variables. Here, 'n' is the principal quantum number and 'l' is the azimuthal quantum number.
  • Step 2: Identify the value of 'l'. In this case, l = 2.
  • Step 3: Use the value of 'l' to determine the type of orbital. The types of orbitals are defined as follows: l = 0 corresponds to s, l = 1 corresponds to p, l = 2 corresponds to d, and l = 3 corresponds to f.
  • Step 4: Since l = 2, we conclude that the type of orbital is d.
  • Quantum Numbers – The quantum number 'l' determines the shape of the orbital, where l=0 corresponds to s, l=1 to p, l=2 to d, and l=3 to f.
  • Orbital Types – Different values of the azimuthal quantum number 'l' correspond to different types of orbitals (s, p, d, f).
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