Question

In which main energy level does the 'd' sublevel first appear? K (first main energy level) L (second main energy level) M (third main energy level) N (fourth main energy level)

Answer 1

Answer:

M (third main energy level)

Explanation:

The third main energy level bears the first appearance of the 'd' sublevel. The principal quantum number(n) depicts the main energy levels in which an orbital is located. It takes values of n=1,2,3,4,5..... and it can be represented by the shells k,l,m,n.......

The subshells in these main orbitals are represented by s,p,d and f. For the K shell, the principal quantum number is m and its sublevel notations are s,p and d. This is where the d-sublevel first appears.