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29 May, 20:46

Explain the four quantum numbers

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    Principal (shell) quantum number - n

    Describes the energy level in the atom (1 through 7) The maximum number of electrons in n is 2n2

    2. Angular (subshell) quantum number - l

    Describes the sublevel in n Each energy level has n sublevels

    3. Magnetic quantum number - m

    Describes the orbital within l s has 1 orbitalp has 3 orbitalsd has 5 orbitalsf has 7 orbitals

    4. Spin quantum number - s

    Describes the spin of the electrons in an orbital. Electrons in the same orbital must have oppisite spins. Possible spins are clockwise or counterclockwise.
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