Which value of the angular momentum quantum number, l, corresponds to electrons in p orbitals?

• A. l = 3
• B. l = 1
• C. l = 0
• D. l = 2

Answer: (B)

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1. Recall that the angular momentum quantum number, \(l\), determines the shape of the atomic orbital and can take integer values from \$0\( up to \)n-1\(, where \)n$ is the principal quantum number.
2. Each value of \(l\) corresponds to a specific type of orbital: \(l=0\) corresponds to s orbitals, \(l=1\) corresponds to p orbitals, \(l=2\) corresponds to d orbitals, and \(l=3\) corresponds to f orbitals.
3. Since the question asks for the value of \(l\) that corresponds to p orbitals, identify the value associated with p orbitals from the list above.
4. Match the given options with the known values: \(l=0\) (s), \(l=1\) (p), \(l=2\) (d), \(l=3\) (f).
5. Conclude that the correct value of \(l\) for p orbitals is \(l=1\).