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

In the fourth-shell, n=4. The given orbital has four nodes (two angular nodes and two radial nodes) indicating l=2. Therefore, the correct choice is C:n=4 and l=2.

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