Question

Which of the subshell designations are possible and which are impossible?

a) 1s, 2p, 3d, 4f
b) 2s, 3s, 3p, 4d
c) 2f, 3p, 4s, 5d
d) 1p, 2d, 3f, 4s

Answer 1

The possible subshell designations are shown using specific examples, and the impossible subshell designations are identified.

Step-by-step explanation:

The possible subshell designations are:

• a) 1s, 2p, 3d, 4f
• b) 2s, 3s, 3p, 4d
• c) 2f, 3p, 4s, 5d
• d) 1p, 2d, 3f, 4s

The impossible subshell designations are:

• b) 3s
• d) 2d, 3f