Question 1

Which subshells are available in the fourth shell ($$n = 4) of an $$atom?

Accepted Answer

$$s, p, d, f$$

Question 2

For an electron in the third shell ($$n = 3$$), which subshell letter is NOT possible?

Accepted Answer

$$f$$

Question 3

How many subshells are present in the second shell ($$n = 2) of an $$atom?

Accepted Answer

$$2$$

Question 4

Which of the following correctly identifies an orbital in the fourth shell ($$n = 4) $$with an azimuthal quantum number $$l = 3$$?

Accepted Answer

$$4f$$

Question 5

How many subshells are contained in the third shell ($$n = 3) $$for a given atom?

Accepted Answer

$$3$$

Question 6

If an electron is found in the $$n = 2$$ shell and the $$l = 1$$ subshell, what is the subshell letter?

Accepted Answer

$$p$$

Question 7

Which quantum numbers correspond to a $$3d$$ orbital?

Accepted Answer

$$n = 3, l = 2$$

Question 8

A chemist is analyzing an atom with electrons in the $$n = 4$$ shell. Which of the following subshells is unique to this shell compared to the $$n = 3$$ shell?

Accepted Answer

$$f$$

Question 9

Which subshell designation is possible for $$n = 1$$?

Accepted Answer

$$s$$

Question 10

If an electron is in the $$n = 3$$ shell and the $$l = 2$$ subshell, what is the subshell letter and what is a possible orbital designation?

Accepted Answer

$$d$$, 3d$

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a valid subshell designation for $$n = 4$$?

Accepted Answer

$$g$$

Question 12

A medical researcher is studying the electron configuration of a new element. If the element has electrons in the $$n = 2$$ shell, which subshells can these electrons occupy?

Accepted Answer

$$s$$ and $$p$$

Question 13

Which subshell letter corresponds to $$l = 0$$?

Accepted Answer

$$s$$

Question 14

How many subshells are present in the $$n = 4$$ shell?

Accepted Answer

$$4$$

Question 15

Which of the following orbital designations is possible for $$n = 2$$?

Accepted Answer

$$2p$$

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