Practice - Azimuthal (Angular Momentum) Quantum Number (ℓ)
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Practice Questions
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What are the possible values of ℓ for n = 4?
💡 Hint: ℓ can take values from 0 to n–1.
What shape does the s orbital have?
💡 Hint: Think of a ball shape.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does the azimuthal quantum number ℓ determine?
💡 Hint: Recall what ℓ is related to.
True or False: The d subshell can hold a maximum of 8 electrons.
💡 Hint: Think about how many orbitals are in the d subshell.
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Challenge Problems
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Given an electron in a certain atom, if n = 4, describe the potential values of ℓ and the corresponding number of orbitals.
💡 Hint: What is the maximum value for ℓ?
How would the shapes of orbitals impact the bonding in molecules such as water (H₂O)?
💡 Hint: Think about VSEPR theory.
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