Multiple Choice
Which of the following electron configurations is possible for a nitrogen atom in an excited state?
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10. Periodic Properties of the Elements
The Electron Configuration
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How many 5d orbitals are present in an atom?
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10
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2
C
7
D
5
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Recall that the number of orbitals in a given subshell is determined by the azimuthal quantum number \( l \). For d orbitals, \( l = 2 \).
The number of orbitals for a given \( l \) is given by the formula \( 2l + 1 \).
Substitute \( l = 2 \) into the formula: \( 2(2) + 1 = 5 \).
This means there are 5 orbitals in any d subshell, including the 5d subshell.
Therefore, the 5d subshell contains 5 orbitals.
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