Test Quantum Numbers

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Emily Orozco L4
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Test Quantum Numbers

Postby Emily Orozco L4 » Sun Nov 04, 2018 11:45 pm

How many electrons in a given atom can have quantum numbers with n=5, l=1?

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Re: Test Quantum Numbers

Postby 604656370 » Sun Nov 04, 2018 11:48 pm

Since n = 5 and l = 1 this would be the 5p orbital. And the p orbitals can hold 6 electrons. Therefore, 6 electrons can have those quantum numbers.

Maharsh Patel 4E
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Re: Test Quantum Numbers

Postby Maharsh Patel 4E » Sun Nov 04, 2018 11:51 pm

Six electrons in a given electron can have the quantum numbers n=5, l=1.
n=5, l=1, ml=-1, ms=+1/2
n=5, l=1, ml=-1, ms=-1/2
n=5, l=1, ml=0, ms=+1/2
n=5, l=1, ml=0, ms=-1/2
n=5, l=1, ml=1, ms=+1/2
n=5, l=1, ml=1, ms=-1/2

Anita Wong 1H
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Re: Test Quantum Numbers

Postby Anita Wong 1H » Thu Nov 08, 2018 5:57 pm

l= 0,1,2,3
orbitals: s,p,d,f

since l is i that means its in the p orbital which can hold up to 6 electrons (two on each __ __ __)

Jovian Cheung 1K
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Re: Test Quantum Numbers

Postby Jovian Cheung 1K » Fri Nov 09, 2018 12:57 pm

l = 1 tells us that it's referring to a p-orbital. Any p-orbital would only be able to hold 6 electrons :)


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