Question

I am having trouble with understanding electron configuration, and this is a specific example.
Match each set of quantum numbers to the correct subshell description by typing in the correct number.
1: n = 2, l = 0 2p: ?
2: n = 3, l = 2 3d: ?
(Can anyone explain to me what this is asking and how to solve the problems? Thank you!)

Answer 1

"n" is the principal quantum number, it tells you the level. In terms of notation, \(\large\color{red}np^2\) (i chose p here arbitrarily)

l is the angular momentum quantum number and it tells you the orbital (or sub level)
\(\large n \color{red}{s}^2\)

Answer 2

If l=0 is 's' then why is the problem asking for p?

Answer 3

good question. it's probably a typo in your book

Answer 4

I work on a homeschooling site, and it has multiple problems like that one.
These are two other examples.
n = 2, l = 1 4f: ?
n = 4, l = 3 1s: ?

Answer 5

weird that doesn't even make sense

1s is n=1, l=0

Answer 6

I'll email my teacher and ask him if there is something wrong with the program.
Thank you very much for your help. :)

Answer 7

no problem ! hope you get that figured out