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Orbitals in the Third Shell

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ANSWER: C. 9

The number of orbitals per level can be expressed with the equation: n^2

Where n = 3. 3^2 = 9

9 total orbitals exist. (1 from s-orbital, 3 from p-orbitals, 5 from d-orbitals).