Energy Levels, Sublevels, and Atomic Orbitals

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What is an atomic orbital?

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An atomic orbital is a region in an atom where there is a high probability of finding electrons. Each orbital can hold a maximum of two electrons.

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How many atomic orbitals are in the 4d sublevel?

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5

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What are the types of sublevels in the 4th energy level?

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s, p, d, f

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How many sublevels are in the n=4 energy level?

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4

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How many atomic orbitals are in the 4f sublevel?

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7

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What is the maximum number of electrons that can occupy an atomic orbital?

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2 electrons.

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How many atomic orbitals are in the entire 3rd energy level?

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9

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What is the shape of s orbitals?

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S orbitals are spherical in shape.

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What is the shape of p orbitals?

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P orbitals are dumbbell-shaped.

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What is the shape of d orbitals?

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D orbitals have a cloverleaf shape.