Chapter 6, Problem 73QP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The orbital having a greater value of n, the total orbitals having a value of $l=1$, and the total number of orbitals with the same value of n that have a same general shape as orbital b are to be determined.

Concept introduction:

Principle quantum number (n), angular quantum number (l), magnetic spin quantum number $\left(m_l\right)$, and electron spin quantum number $\left(m_s\right)$ are the four quantum numbers Principle quantum number designates the orbital size. Angular momentum quantum number tells the shape of the atomic orbital. The possible range of l is $0$ to $n-1$. Magnetic quantum number tells the atomic orbital orientation in space. The possible range of $m_l$ is $-l\text{ to}+l$. Electron spin quantum number determines the electron spin in an orbital in space. The possible spins are $+\frac{1}{2}\text{ or }-\frac{1}{2}$.

The characteristics of atomic orbitals depend on the quantum number.