Question

name the orbitals described by the following quantum numbers: n = 3, l = 2

Explanation:

In quantum mechanics, the principal quantum number \(n\) represents the energy level or shell. Here \(n = 3\) indicates the third energy level. The angular - momentum quantum number \(l\) determines the sub - shell. When \(l=0\), it is an \(s\) - orbital; \(l = 1\) corresponds to a \(p\) - orbital; \(l=2\) corresponds to a \(d\) - orbital; and \(l = 3\) corresponds to an \(f\) - orbital. Given \(n = 3\) and \(l=2\), we combine the value of \(n\) with the letter corresponding to \(l\).

Answer:

\(3d\)