Try it on paper first. A hint, the key idea and the worked solution are here when you need them.
In a hydrogen atom, the , and orbitals have the same energy. In a sodium atom, lies below , which lies below . Explain the difference.
; to (); to ; . A subshell has orbitals and a shell . Nodes: radial , angular , total . With many electrons, orbitals fill in order of , the smaller first for a tie.
Have you tried it?
Work it out on paper first. It is fine to get stuck or make a mistake: that is how we learn. When you are ready, go through the solution one step at a time, and check each step against your own.
Step 1. Hydrogen. With one electron there is no shielding, and the energy depends on alone.
Step 2. Sodium. Inner electrons shield the nucleus. A electron penetrates closest and feels the largest charge; less; least.
Step 3. Result. So in energy.
Answer: no shielding in hydrogen; in sodium, penetration and shielding split the levels.
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