No, it is not possible for an atom to have 9 orbitals. The number of orbitals in an atom is determined by the quantum numbers, specifically the principal quantum number (n), which represents the energy level of the orbital. The number of orbitals in a given energy level is equal to n squared.
For example, in the first energy level (n = 1), there is only one orbital (1^2 = 1). In the second energy level (n = 2), there are four orbitals (2^2 = 4). In the third energy level (n = 3), there are nine orbitals (3^2 = 9). However, beyond the third energy level, the number of orbitals increases more slowly.
Therefore, based on the principles of quantum mechanics, an atom cannot have 9 orbitals.