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Nodes = n − 1 | Angular nodes = l | Radial nodes = n − l − 1 | Orbitals = 2l + 1Quick presets
Four-lobed cloverleaf lying in a plane, or two-lobed with a torus ring (dz²)
| Property | Value | Formula |
|---|---|---|
| Orbital designation | 3d | n = 3, l = 2 |
| Subshell symbol | d | l = 2 → d |
| Shape | Cloverleaf | — |
| Magnetic quantum number (mₗ) | mₗ = −2 … 0 … +2 | −l to +l |
| Spin quantum number (mₛ) | mₛ = +½ or −½ | Always ±½ for electrons |
| Orbitals in subshell | 5 | 2l + 1 = 2(2) + 1 |
| Max electrons in subshell | 10 | 2(2l + 1) = 2 × 5 |
| Angular nodes | 2 | l = 2 |
| Radial nodes | 0 | n − l − 1 = 3 − 2 − 1 |
| Total nodes | 2 | n − 1 = 3 − 1 |
Formulas used:
Angular nodes = l = 2
Radial nodes = n − l − 1 = 3 − 2 − 1 = 0
Total nodes = n − 1 = 3 − 1 = 2
Orbitals = 2l + 1 = 2(2) + 1 = 5
Max electrons = 2(2l + 1) = 2 × 5 = 10
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