What quantum numbers specify a 5d orbital?
1 Answer
Jun 16, 2014
Principal = 5 Azimuthal = 2
The principal number tells us which energy level an electron is in. The 5d sublevel is in energy level 5
The azimuthal quantum number tells us which sublevel an electron is in. Here the electrons are in a d sublevel. (s=0, p=1, d=2, f=3)
