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How many orbitals are contained in the third principal level (n=3) of a given atom?

2007-10-22 08:47:34 · 3 answers · asked by Jay H 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

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To calculate the number of orbitals in a principal level, n, you simply square the value of n. So n^2=9. There are 9 orbitals in the third principal level of this given atom.

2007-10-22 08:50:26 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋

5, its the D orbitals.

2007-10-22 08:50:43 · answer #2 · answered by Steve C 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋

9

because
2 spherical orbitals
3 propeller orbitals
4 dumbbell orbitals

only if valence positions are full

2007-10-22 08:51:26 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋