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What sections should I know before attempting to learn this section?

—> Orbitals Part 1

—> Energy Level Part 2

—> Complete Electron Configuration Part 3

—> Quantum Numbers Part 1 (n)

What does the L stand for in quantum numbers?

The next quantum number category L stands for the type of orbitals. In electron configurations the types of orbitals were the s, p, d, f orbitals that were discussed in the orbitals section of this lesson. In the quantum numbers if L = 0 represents the s orbitals. If L = 1 represents the p orbitals. If L = 2 represents the d orbitals. If L = 3 represents the f orbitals. Another way to represent that is the table below.

You can also see how this is represented on the quantum periodic table with this link.

Examples: Give the L (orbital type) of the last electron in each element.

PRACTICE PROBLEMS: Give the L (orbital type) of the last electron in each element.