Orbitals & Quantum Numbers

Which type of orbital is shaped like a sphere?

• s orbital
• p orbital
• d orbital
• f orbital

Which of the following is NOT a possible pair of quantum numbers?

• 2p

• 2d

• 4p

• 4f

There may be a maximum of ____ p orbitals at a given energy level.

• 2

• 6

• 3

• 8

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS1-1

This shape is that of a...

• s orbital

• d orbital

• p orbital

• f orbital

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS1-1

The principle quantum number, n, represents the:

• spin value

• suborbital value

• energy level

• magnetic value

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS1-1

Orbital sublevels, or L, represents:

• orbital color

• orbital shape

• electron spin

• energy level

The proper pair of the L value with the orbital shape.

• 0; f

• 3; p

• 1; s

• 2; d

With each higher energy level, the electrons are

• lower in energy

• more stable

• weaker

• farther from the nucleus

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS1-1

How many electrons total are found in the f orbital?

• 2

• 6

• 10

• 14

n=4, l=3?

• 4f

• 4d

• 3s

• 3p