Quantum Numbers

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Important Questions on Quantum Numbers

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What are quantum numbers? Explain azimuthal quantum number.

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List the four types of quantum numbers.

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All the four quantum numbers for the two different electrons of an atom can be the same.

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Why is it important to know the electronic configuration of the elements while writing the quantum numbers for the particular electron?

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Which one of the following represents the direction of the electron spin?

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What is the relation between principal quantum numbers and the main energy level?

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Which set of quantum numbers is correct for a 3p electron?

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How many electrons can the f-subshell hold?

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Which quantum number determines the number of orbitals in a subshell?

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What does the Aufbau principle state?

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What is the relationship between n and l?

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Which subshell does not exist?

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How many possible values of m exist for a p-subshell?

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Which quantum number determines the spin of an electron?

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For n=3, what is the maximum number of electrons?

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How many orbitals are there in a d-subshell?

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What is the maximum number of electrons in a single orbital?

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Which of the following sets of quantum numbers is invalid?

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How many subshells are present in the fourth energy level (n=4)?

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What does the magnetic quantum number (m) signify?