The principal quantum number (n):
1) specifies the subshell of the orbital.
2) specifies the principal shell of the orbital.
3) specifies the 3-D shape of the orbital.
4) specifies the maximum number of electrons.
5) none of the above
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The principal quantum number, n , describes the energy of an electron and the most probable distance of the electron from the nucleus.
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