Question

how many total d orbitals can fit in a fourth level?

Answer 1

Question #75355, Chemistry / Other / Completed

How many total d orbitals can fit in a fourth level?

Solution:

The sequence is as follows:

$$1 s \rightarrow 2 s \rightarrow 2 p \rightarrow 3 s \rightarrow 3 p \rightarrow 4 s \rightarrow 3 d \rightarrow 4 p \rightarrow 5 s \rightarrow 4 d \rightarrow 5 p \rightarrow \dots$$

So when we're talking about 4th level it's 3d orbital, each contains 5 d orbitals!

**Answer:** 5.

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