Interpretation: To determine the number of orbitals in the p-subshell.
Concept Introduction: Subshells contain electrons that share the same
Answer to Problem 78A
Three (3) orbitals.
Explanation of Solution
The principal quantum number of the p-subshell is 2; therefore, the angular quantum number of the p-subshell will be (n-1) that is equal to (2-1) = 1. Here, n is the principal quantum number. Since the angular quantum number of the p-subshell is 1 it can have three orbitals which are -1, 0, 1. The three orbitals are
The number of orbitals in a particular subshell is given by its magnetic quantum number which has values of
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