(a) How many sub-shells are associated with n = 4? (b) How many electrons will be present in the sub-shells having `m_(s)`value of `–1//2 for n = 4`?

Explanation

a. `n=4, l=0, 1, 2, 3`, (`4` subshelles, viz., `s, p, d, and f)`
b. Number of orbitals in `4th` shell `=n^(2)=4^(2)=16`
Each orbital has one electron with `m_(s)=-1//2`.
Hence, there will be `16` electrons with `m_(s)=-1//2`.