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What is the maximum number of orbitals that can be identified by the following set of quantum numbersn=5, l=1

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Step-by-step explanation

n = principal quantum number

l = angular momentum quantum number

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The numbers provided are:

n = 5 => the electron is located on the fifth energy level

l = 1 => the electron is located in the p-subshell

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e.g. if n = 1 and l = 0 there is one orbital 1s

if n = 2 and l = 0 => 1 orbital 2s. If l = 1 => 3 orbitals 2p

If n = 5 there are in total 25 orbitals

answer:

If n = 5 and l = 1 we will have 3 orbitals 5p

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