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Introduction to Quantum Mechanics

9. Quantum Mechanics / Introduction to Quantum Mechanics / Problem 3

What specific characteristic of an electron's orbital does the magnetic quantum number determine?

A

The size of the electron's orbital.

B

The shape of the electron's orbital.

C

The orientation of the electron's orbital in 3D space.

D

The spin of the electron.

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