From which principal quantum number $(n)$ do the $s, p, d,$ and $f$ orbitals start? Describe them.

Vedclass pdf generator app on play store
Vedclass iOS app on app store
(N/A) The $s$ orbitals start from $n=1$,and the first $s$ orbital is $1s$.
The $p$ orbitals start from $n=2$,and the first $p$ orbital is $2p$.
The $d$ orbitals start from $n=3$,and the first $d$ orbital is $3d$.
The $f$ orbitals start from $n=4$,and the first $f$ orbital is $4f$.

Explore More

Similar Questions

For the given quantum numbers,write the name of the subshell,the values of the magnetic quantum number $(m_l)$,and the number of orbitals:
$(i) \ n = 3, \ l = 2$
$(ii) \ n = 4, \ l = 3$
$(iii) \ n = 2, \ l = 0$
$(iv) \ n = 5, \ l = 1$

$(i)$ Write the electronic configurations of the following ions:
$(a)$ $H^{-}$
$(b)$ $Na^{+}$
$(c)$ $O^{2-}$
$(d)$ $F^{-}$
$(ii)$ What are the atomic numbers of elements whose outermost electrons are represented by
$(a)$ $3s^{1}$
$(b)$ $2p^{3}$ and
$(c)$ $3p^{5}$?
$(iii)$ Which atoms are indicated by the following configurations?
$(a)$ $[He] 2s^{1}$
$(b)$ $[Ne] 3s^{2} 3p^{3}$
$(c)$ $[Ar] 4s^{2} 3d^{1}$

What is the number of radial and angular nodes in a $5f$ orbital?

The number of unpaired electrons in the $Fe^{2+}$ ion is

Which of the following sets of quantum numbers represents the orbital with the highest energy?

Difficult
View Solution

Vedclass Products

For Students

Vedclass Test Series

Mock tests in real JEE/NEET style with performance analysis. 5-day free trial.

Start Free Trial
For Teachers

Exam Paper Generator

Generate Set A/B/C/D exam papers from 7.5L+ questions in 2 minutes. 3 chapters free.

Try Free
For Institutes

Online Exam Module

Live online exams with unlimited students, 360° analytics & white-label branding.

See Demo