Where is the fifth energy level in relation to the fourth?

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The fifth energy level, designated as n=5, is positioned further from the nucleus compared to the fourth energy level, n=4. In terms of orbitals, the fifth energy level corresponds to the 16th orbital, while the fourth energy level corresponds to the 25th orbital. The discussion highlights the ambiguity in the original question and emphasizes the importance of the Aufbau principle in understanding electron configurations. Additionally, it notes that in quantum mechanics, the distinctions between energy levels become less clear, particularly when considering d and f orbitals.

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Where is the fifth energy level in relation to the fourth energy level? Well, it shows that energy level five is at n= 5 and energy level four is at n=4 away from the nucleus, so that means that the fifth energy level is at the 16th orbital and energy level four is at the 25th orbital?? I am not exactly sure how to answer this.
 
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http://www.aplusinhometutors.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/electron-shells.jpg
Electron-Shells.png

I forgot what this chart is called and my chem books are packed away so just draw a bohr model with it's sub shells and count them.
 
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Thankyou
 
thankz said:
I forgot what this chart is called

It shows Aufbau principle.

The original question - as asked - doesn't make much sense to me. "Where is" is so ambiguous I have no idea what this question really asks.
 
In general chem it is explained that n=5 is "further" out from the nucleus. This is generally true until the d and f orbitalscare discussed. These orbital are "further" from the nucleus than n=6s. In physical chem the quantum mechanical model takes over and these distinctions are somewhat less assured.
 
thankz said:
http://www.aplusinhometutors.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/electron-shells.jpg
Electron-Shells.png

I forgot what this chart is called and my chem books are packed away so just draw a bohr model with it's sub shells and count them.

Lewis electronic distribuition?
 
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TwistyBR said:
Lewis electronic distribuition?

Have you read the thread?
 
Borek said:
Have you read the thread?
Well, sorry
 

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