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Which quantum divides shells into orbitals - JAMB Chemistry 2019 Question

Which quantum divides shells into orbitals?

A

Spin

B

Principal

C

Azimuthal

D

Magnetic

correct option: c

An azimuthal quantum number is a quantum number for an atomic orbital that determines its orbital angular momentum and describes the shape of the orbital. It is also known as the orbital angular momentum quantum number, orbital quantum number or second quantum number, and is symbolized as ℓ (pronounced ell).

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