Question

1. name the orbitals described by the following quantum numbers.

a. ( n = 3, l = 0 )
b. ( n = 3, l = 1 )
c. ( n = 5, l = 2 )

Explanation:

• For a given set of quantum numbers \(n\) (principal quantum number) and \(l\) (azimuthal quantum number), the orbital is named as \(n\) followed by the letter corresponding to \(l\).
• When \(l = 0\), the orbital is \(s\)-orbital.
• When \(l=1\), the orbital is \(p\)-orbital.
• When \(l = 2\), the orbital is \(d\)-orbital.

Answer:

a. \(3s\) orbital
b. \(3p\) orbital
c. \(5d\) orbital