What quantum numbers specify a 3p orbital?
1 Answer
Jun 16, 2014
Principal = 3 Azimuthal = 1
The principal number tells us which energy level an electron is in. The 3 p sublevel is in energy level 3
The azimuthal quantum number tells us which sublevel an electron is in. Here the electrons are in a p sublevel. (s=0, p=1, d=2, f=3)
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