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what energy level and orbital shape are represented by the principal quantum number 5 and angular momentum quantum number 3?
5, 3
a 4h orbital.
a 5d orbital.
a 4s orbital.
a 5f orbital
Brief Explanations
The principal quantum number ($n$) defines the energy level, here $n=5$ so it's the 5th energy level. The angular momentum quantum number ($l$) defines orbital shape: $l=0$ is s, $l=1$ is p, $l=2$ is d, $l=3$ is f. With $l=3$, the orbital is f-type.
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D. A 5f orbital