Question

question 3 (1 point) the n = 1 energy level contains ______ p orbitals, while all other energy levels contain ______ p orbitals. 0, 4 3, 3 6, 2 0, 3 2, 6

Explanation:

Step1: Recall orbital - energy level relationship

The principal quantum number \(n\) determines the energy level. The number of \(p\) - orbitals in an energy level is given by the azimuthal quantum number \(l\). For \(p\) - orbitals, \(l = 1\). The number of orbitals for a given \(l\) is \(2l + 1\). When \(l=1\), \(2l + 1=2\times1 + 1=3\). The \(n = 1\) energy level has only \(s\) - orbitals (\(l = 0\)) and no \(p\) - orbitals (\(0\)). All energy levels with \(n\geq2\) have \(p\) - orbitals, and the number of \(p\) - orbitals in any energy level where they exist is 3.

Answer:

0, 3