how many orbitals are possible in the 4th energy level?
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Answer:
The fourth and higher levels also have an f sublevel, containing seven f orbitals, which can hold a maximum of 14 electrons. Thus, the fourth level can hold up to 32 electrons: 2 in the s orbital, 6 in the three p orbitals, 10 in the five d orbitals, and 14 in the seven f orbitals.
Answer: Correct Answer :- 16
Explanation: The total number of possible orbitals associated with the fourth energy level
For n = 4
Hence the Number of orbitals = n²
= 4²
=16
Explanation :-
As we know that the Fourth shell has 4 subshell.Therefore for each and every subshell (Use formula 2l+1 )
For s subshell ⇒ 1 orbitals { as l =0 }
For p subshell ⇒ 3 orbitals {as l = 1}
For d subshell ⇒ 5 orbitals {as l = 2}
For f subshell ⇒ 7 orbitals {as l =3 }
Hence the total number of orbitals is 16 .
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