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Subshells

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Verified for the 2027 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

Subshells are a division of electron shells separated by different quantum numbers. They are designated as s, p, d, and f.

AP course connection

Topic 1.5: 1.5 Atomic Structure and Electron Configuration

Unit 1

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