Ask a New Question
Menu

Which types of orbitals are found in the principal energy level n = 3?

A.
s, d
B.
s, p, d
C.
s, p
D.
s, p, f
E.
s, d, f

1 answer

In the principal energy level \( n = 3 \), the types of orbitals that can be found are:

  • \( s \) orbitals
  • \( p \) orbitals
  • \( d \) orbitals

Therefore, the correct answer is B. s, p, d.

To elaborate, the principal quantum number \( n \) indicates the energy level, and for \( n = 3 \), the maximum types of orbitals that can exist are 3s, 3p, and 3d. The f orbitals begin at \( n = 4 \).