How many orbitals are there in the third shell?

2007-03-13 14:42:27 · 2 answers · asked by jr 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

1 s orbital, 3 p orbitals and 5 d orbitals

2007-03-13 14:47:21 · answer #1 · answered by hcbiochem 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Total number of orbitals in a shell is n^2
Total numbers of orbitals in the third shell = 3^2 = 9 orbitals.

2015-10-27 19:36:28 · answer #2 · answered by Sherouk 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋

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