what is the maximum number of orbitals on the second main energy level? A.2 B. 4 C.8 D.9
Answers
Answer:
4 orbitals
Explanation:
An orbital is a three dimensional description of the most likely location of an electron around an atom. Below is a diagram that shows the probability of finding an electron around the nucleus of a hydrogen atom. Notice that the 1s orbital has the highest probability. This is why the hydrogen atom has an electron configuration of 1s1 .
There are four types of orbitals that you should be familiar with s, p, d and f (sharp, principle, diffuse and fundamental). Within each shell of an atom there are some combinations of orbitals. In the n=1 shell you only find s orbitals, in the n=2 shell, you have s and p orbitals, in the n=3 shell, you have s, p and d orbitals and in the n=4 up shells you find all four types of orbitals. It is important to note here that these orbitals, shells etc. are all part of an empirical theory designed to explain what we observe with respect to molecular structure and bonding. As with any theory, these explanations will only stand as truth until someone (you maybe?) comes up with a better explanation or description.
Answer:
8
Explanation:
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