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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Atomic Numbers and Electron Configurations

Question 2 • *26-27 CFISD TX-Chemistry A CR

What is the correct representation for the subshell with n = 2 and l = 1?

Answer
A
2p
B
1p
C
1d
D
2d

Explanation

The principal quantum number n gives the number 2. The angular momentum quantum number l = 1 corresponds to a p subshell (l = 0 is s, 1 is p, 2 is d). Therefore, the correct representation is 2p, choice A.

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