How many subshells and orbitals are there in the third shell?
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2 subshells, 4 orbitals
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2 subshells, 8 orbitals
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3 subshells, 5 orbitals
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3 subshells, 9 orbitals
📝 Detailed explanation
The third shell contains the 3s, 3p and 3d subshells. Total orbitals = 1 + 3 + 5 = 9.
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