Question

Using s, p, d notations, describe the orbital with the following quantum numbers.

(a) n = 1, l = 0; (b) n = 3; l =1 (c) n = 4; l = 2; (d) n = 4; l =3.

Answer 1

(a) n = 1, l = 0 (Given)

The orbital is 1s.

(b) For n = 3 and l = 1

The orbital is 3p.

(c) For n = 4 and l = 2

The orbital is 4d.

(d) For n = 4 and l = 3

The orbital is 4f.