Chapter 7, Problem 7.90QP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The probable subshells for the given principal quantum number $\text{n}\text{=}8$ have to be identified.

Concept introduction:

Principal Quantum Number (n): In an atom, the electron energy mainly depends on principal quantum number.  The energy of an electron becomes lower when the value of n is smaller.  The orbital size also depends on n.  The size of orbital increases with increase in value of principal quantum number (n)

Angular Momentum Quantum Number (l): It helps to differentiate different shapes of orbitals for given n.  For a given n, there are n different shapes of orbitals are present and are denoted as l.   Angular momentum quantum number is also known as Azimuthal quantum number.  The possible values of angular momentum quantum number between $\text{0}\text{and}\text{(n-1)}$.  If the n is $3$, then l value is $0,1,2$

Subshell	Number of orbital in subshell	Number of Electrons that can fill subshell
s	1	2
p	3	6
d	5	10
f	7	14
g	9	18