If the principal quantum number is n = 3, what are the name(s) of the subshells? S
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spd
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The name(s) of the subshells are s,p and d

Each orbital in an atom consists of 4 quantum numbers  

n is the principal quantum number.  

l is the angular momentum / azimuthal quantum number  

ml, the magnetic quantum number  

ms, the electron-spin quantum number  

Value of n: positive integer  

value of l: s = 0, p = 1, d = 2, f = 3 , ..(n-1)

ml value: between -l to + l  

ms value: +1/2 or -1/2  

n=3, then the possible value of l is a maximum of n-1 = 3-1 = 2

So the value of subshells = 0,1 and 2

you need to take a look at the periodic system in order to sort these elements into pairs that would most likely exhibit similar chemical properties. first, you need to find elements that are found in the same group (groups are vertical in the periodic system), and then to see whether they have the same valence number. if they meet these criteria, they will have similar properties.

the first pair: ne (neon) and kr (krypton), are noble gases found in group 8

the second pair: li (lithium) and k (potassium), found in group 1

the third pair: s (sulfur) and te (tellurium), found in group 6