When n = 4, l = 2, and ml = - 1, to what orbital type does this refer?

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Kimberly Leonard

Chemistry

9 December, 23:19

When n = 4, l = 2, and ml = - 1, to what orbital type does this refer?

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Maddie · Answer 1

will tell you the subshell type, so you are dealing with a d orbital.

ml will tell you the orientation of the orbital, there is no distinction between the orbitals so - 1 doesnt specifically mean anything.