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M2LA F25 Expt 6 PreLab Quiz

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Match the quantum numbers needed for each of the following 1: determination of the energy of an electron in a many electron atom 2: determination of the size of an orbital 3: determination of the orientation of an orbital 4: determination of the general shape of an orbital

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A.ms
B.l
C.ml
D.l and ml
E.n
F.n and ml
G.l and ms
H.n and l
I.ms and ml
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Let's break down what each matching item represents in terms of quantum-number roles for atomic orbitals. Option 1: ms. This choice corresponds to the spin quantum number, which is not used to determine energy levels, orbital sizes, orientations, or shapes in the way the other quantum numbers are; ms does not pair with the energy, size, orientation, or general shape in the standard mappings described here. Option 2: l. The azimuthal quantum number l is tied to the sublevel and the general shape of an orbital. It is the quantity that defines the angular shape (s, p, d, f, etc.) rather than the energy or size directly, so this option only partly aligns with the shape question and not with all four determinations. Op......Login to view full explanation

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