The total number of orbitals in any given energy level is __________.
The options are:
a) n^2
b) 2n
c) 2n^2
d) 2n + 1
e) 2n + 2
is the answer a)?
Yes, that is correct. The total number of orbitals in any given energy level is equal to n^2, where n represents the principal quantum number of that energy level.
Yes, the correct answer is a) n^2.
Yes, the answer is a) n^2.
To determine the total number of orbitals in any energy level, you need to understand the structure of atomic orbitals. In an atom, electrons are arranged in energy levels or shells, which are further divided into subshells or orbitals.
The number of orbitals in a given energy level is equal to n^2, where "n" represents the principal quantum number, which specifies the energy level. The principal quantum number can have integer values starting from 1. For example, in the first energy level (n = 1), there is only one orbital (1^2 = 1). In the second energy level (n = 2), there are four orbitals (2^2 = 4). And so on.
Therefore, the correct answer is a) n^2.