Question

What is the azimuthal quantum number?

Answer 1

The azimuthal quantum number (ℓ) is the quantum number of an atomic orbital that describes the shape of the orbital

Explanation:

The azimuthal (angular momentum) quantum number is one of the quantum numbers . It is denoted by the symbol `ℓ` and is sometimes referred to as the angular momentum quantum number.

ℓ_(max) is going to be `n-1`. `n` refers to the principal quantum number. When `ℓ` is equal to zero, you have an "`s` orbital" and when it is equal to 1, this is called the "`p` orbital."

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