Question

What quantum numbers specify these subshells? 5s, 6p, 3d. n=? l=?

Answer 1

s-subshell: \(l=0\).
p-subshell: \(l=1\).
d-subshell: \(l=2\).
f-subshell: \(l=3\).

For a subshell with quantum numbers \(n=2 \)and \(l=1\), you call it the \(2p\)-subshell.

Use the above example.