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Ch.6 - Electronic Structure of Atoms
Chapter 6, Problem 62

For the table that follows, write which orbital goes with the quantum numbers. Don't worry about x, y, z subscripts. If the quantum numbers are not allowed, write 'not allowed.' n l ml Orbital 2 1 -1 2p (example) 1 0 0 3 -3 2 3 2 -2 2 0 -1 0 0 0 4 2 1 5 3 0
Table showing quantum numbers n, l, and ml for various orbitals in quantum mechanics.

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Key Concepts

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Quantum Numbers

Quantum numbers are a set of numerical values that describe the unique quantum state of an electron in an atom. They include the principal quantum number (n), which indicates the energy level; the azimuthal quantum number (l), which defines the shape of the orbital; and the magnetic quantum number (ml), which specifies the orientation of the orbital in space.
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Principal Quantum Number (n)

The principal quantum number (n) indicates the main energy level of an electron in an atom. It can take positive integer values (1, 2, 3, ...), with higher values corresponding to higher energy levels and greater distances from the nucleus. The value of n also determines the maximum number of electrons that can occupy that energy level, given by the formula 2n².
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Azimuthal Quantum Number (l)

The azimuthal quantum number (l) defines the shape of the electron's orbital and can take integer values from 0 to n-1 for each principal quantum number. Each value of l corresponds to a specific type of orbital: l=0 for s orbitals, l=1 for p orbitals, l=2 for d orbitals, and l=3 for f orbitals. This number is crucial for determining the angular momentum of the electron.
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