Both a number and a letter are used in designating an electron subshell. The letter
A) indicates the shell to which the subshell belongs
B) may be s, p, d, or f
C) gives information about the maximum number of electrons the subshell can contain
D) more than one correct response
E) no correct response

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The letter used in designating an electron subshell can be s, p, d, or f and it indicates the shape of the subshell. The number used in designating an electron subshell indicates the shell to which the subshell belongs and gives information about the maximum number of electrons the subshell can contain. Therefore, both a letter and a number are necessary to fully designate an electron subshell.

Both a Number and a Letter Are Used in Designating