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The quantum numbers n = 3 and l = 0 describe an electron in which orbital?
A3p orbital
B3d orbital
C3s orbital
D2s orbital
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. 3s orbital
n = 3 is the third shell and l = 0 is an s orbital, giving the 3s orbital.
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