Question

What are the possible values for n, l, and ml for each orbital in the 2p subshell?

Answer 1

n = 2

l = 1 (and l can only be 1 for p orbitals)

ml = −1, 0, 1

Explanation:

In the 2p subshell, n = 2 (as it's in the second principal energy level). The l (azimuthal quantum number) values for the p subshell can be l = 1 because p orbitals have l values ranging from −l to +l, and in this case, l = 1.

The ml (magnetic quantum number) values for l = 1 (p orbitals) range from −l to +l, so for l = 1, m l can be -1, 0, or 1. Hence, the possible values for ml in the 2p subshell are -1, 0, and 1.