For the fourth-shell orbital shown below,what are the principal quantum number,n,and the angular momentum quantum number,l?
A)n = 4 and l = 0
B)n = 4 and l = 1
C)n = 4 and l = 2
D)n = 4 and l = 3

Question

For the fourth-shell orbital shown below,what are the principal quantum number,n,and the angular momentum quantum number,l? 
A)n = 4 and l = 0 
B)n = 4 and l = 1 
C)n = 4 and l = 2 
D)n = 4 and l = 3

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The electron configuration of the orbital shown is 4d, indicating that n=4. The letter "d" corresponds to l=2. Therefore, the principal quantum number is 4 and the angular momentum quantum number is 2, giving us choice C as the correct answer.

For the Fourth-Shell Orbital Shown Below,what Are the Principal Quantum