Number of Orbitals in a Subshell

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Number of Orbitals in a Subshell

### Formula:

$$\text{Number of orbitals}=2l+1$$

### Terminologies:

- l β†’ Azimuthal quantum number.

- Orbital β†’ Region of space where probability of finding electron is maximum.

### Usage:

- Used to calculate number of orbitals present in a subshell.

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