The quantum mechanical model of the hydrogen atom requires that if the orbital quantum number = 5,there are permitted how many possible substates?
A)8
B)18
C)22
D)32

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The orbital quantum number (l) determines the shape of the orbital. For l = 5, there are 5 possible substates, corresponding to the magnetic quantum number (ml) values of -5, -4, -3, -2, and -1.

The Quantum Mechanical Model of the Hydrogen Atom Requires That