From which principal quantum number $(n)$ do the $s, p, d,$ and $f$ orbitals start? Describe them.

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(N/A) The $s$ orbitals start from $n=1$,and the first $s$ orbital is $1s$.
The $p$ orbitals start from $n=2$,and the first $p$ orbital is $2p$.
The $d$ orbitals start from $n=3$,and the first $d$ orbital is $3d$.
The $f$ orbitals start from $n=4$,and the first $f$ orbital is $4f$.

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