Final answer:
The total number of 8p orbitals is 0. There are no 8p orbitals because there is no energy level with n = 8.
So, the correct answer is option 3) 0.
Step-by-step explanation:
Orbitals are regions of space where electrons are most likely to be found in an atom. They are characterized by their shape, size, and orientation. The principal quantum number (n) specifies the energy level of an orbital, while the angular momentum quantum number (l) determines the shape of the orbital. The magnetic quantum number (m) describes the orientation of the orbital in space.
In the case of p orbitals, the angular momentum quantum number (l) is equal to 1. This means that there are three possible orientations for p orbitals: px, py, and pz. Each p orbital can hold a maximum of 2 electrons
The possible values for the principal quantum number (n) depend on the energy level of the atom. In general, for any given energy level, there can be a maximum of 2l + 1 orbitals. Therefore, for l = 1 (p orbitals), there can be a maximum of 3 orbitals.
However, it is important to note that the value of n determines the energy level, and there are no energy levels where n = 8. The energy levels in an atom are represented by whole numbers starting from 1 (the lowest energy level). Therefore, there are no 8p orbitals.
So, the correct answer is option 3) 0.