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List these electron subshells in order of increasing energy.
6s, 4d, 5p, 5s
Note for advanced students: you may assume these subshells are all in an atom with many electrons, not a hydrogen atom.
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Transcribed Image Text:List these electron subshells in order of increasing energy. 6s, 4d, 5p, 5s Note for advanced students: you may assume these subshells are all in an atom with many electrons, not a hydrogen atom. 00 X G
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The difference in energy of two subshells is decided by comparing their ( n+l )value , where  n = Principle Quantum Number  & l = Azimuthal Quantum Number

The greater the ( n+l )  value,  greater is the energy of subshell. 

 

 
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