How many total orbitals are within the 3s, 3p, and

energy level?

The answer for the following question is explained below.

Therefore the total number of orbitals are " 9 ".

Explanation:

Orbital:

An orbital is a mathematical function that describes the wave-like behavior of an electron, electron pair, or the nucleons.

The total number of orbitals present in the 3rd energy level is 9.

Here,

A 3 s subshell has only one orbital.

A 3 p subshell has three orbitals.

A 3 d subshell has five orbitals.

Therefore the total number of orbitals is:

3 s = 1 orbital

3 p = 3 orbitals

3 d = 5 orbitals

total orbitals in 3rd energy level is = 1 + 3 + 5 = 9

Therefore the total number of orbitals are " 9 ".