Chapter 6.6, Problem 4CP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

For the shell designated by $n=3$, the total number of orbitals is to be calculated.

Concept introduction:

The principal quantum number $\left(n\right)$ defines the shell and has integral values 1, 2, 3….

The angular momentum quantum number $\left(l\right)$ defines the subshell and hasa value from 0 to $n-1$.

For a certain value of $l$, there are $\left(2l+1\right)$ allowed orbitals, each having a different value of the magnetic quantum number.