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The number of orbitals associated with quantum numbers n = 5, mₛ = +1/2 is:
- 11
- 25
- 50
- 15
Correct answer: 25
Solution
The number of orbitals for a given principal quantum number n is calculated using the formula n². For n = 5, this results in 5² = 25 orbitals.
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