has only orbitals with , and .

For a given value of the azimuthal quantum number , the possible values of the magnetic quantum number are the integers from to , including 0. In addition, the spin quantum number can take two distinct values. The set of orbitals associated with a particular value of are sometimes collectively called a subshell.

While originally used just for isolated atoms, atomic-like orbitals play a key role in the configuration of electrons in compounds including gases, liquids and solids. The quantum

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