Question

L shell has how many subshell?

• A. 1
• B. 2
• C. 3
• D. 4

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

2

The electron shells are labelled $K,L,M,N,O,P$, and Q; or $1,2,3,4,5,6,$ and 7; going from innermost shell outwards. This number denotes the number of subshell in the shell. Electrons in outer shells have higher average energy and travel further from the nucleus than those in inner shells.