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for each shell with a principle quantum number n, there are subshells.
o n
o n+1
o n-1
o n+2
question 11
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while the bohr model which places electrons in circular orbits is useful, a more accurate model describes the location of electrons in terms of
o hexagonals
o negative space
o squares
o probabilities
Brief Explanations
- In quantum mechanics, for a given principal quantum number \(n\), the number of sub - shells is equal to \(n\). The sub - shells are represented by the angular momentum quantum number \(l\) which ranges from \(0\) to \(n - 1\), giving \(n\) distinct values of \(l\) and thus \(n\) sub - shells.
- The Bohr model is a simple model of the atom with electrons in circular orbits. However, the more accurate quantum mechanical model describes the location of electrons in terms of probabilities. The electron's position is described by a wave function, and the probability of finding an electron in a particular region of space is given by the square of the absolute value of the wave function.
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- A. \(n\)
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