Understanding Angular Momentum Quantum Number (L) For Atomic Orbitals
To determine the angular momentum quantum number (l), consider the shape of the atomic orbital. S-orbitals (l=0) are spherical, p-orbitals (l=1) have dumbbell-shaped lobes, d-orbitals (l=2) have complex lobes, and f-orbitals (l=3) exhibit intricate lobes. The value of l directly influences the orbital’s energy; higher l values result in higher energy orbitals. Understanding l is…