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Which quantum number defines the subshell of an electron?
Which quantum number defines the subshell of an electron?
In the context of quantum numbers, which value is NOT possible for the azimuthal quantum number (l)?
In the context of quantum numbers, which value is NOT possible for the azimuthal quantum number (l)?
How is the spin state of an electron represented according to its spin-magnetic quantum number (ms)?
How is the spin state of an electron represented according to its spin-magnetic quantum number (ms)?
As the principal quantum number (n) increases, what happens to the average distance of the electron from the nucleus?
As the principal quantum number (n) increases, what happens to the average distance of the electron from the nucleus?
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Which of the following wavefunctions corresponds to the s-orbital?
Which of the following wavefunctions corresponds to the s-orbital?
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What does the magnetic quantum number (ml) indicate?
What does the magnetic quantum number (ml) indicate?
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What is the highest possible value of the azimuthal quantum number (l) if n = 4?
What is the highest possible value of the azimuthal quantum number (l) if n = 4?
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In which of the following situations would two electrons have the same set of quantum numbers?
In which of the following situations would two electrons have the same set of quantum numbers?
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Which statement is true regarding electron characteristics as defined by the Heisenberg uncertainty principle?
Which statement is true regarding electron characteristics as defined by the Heisenberg uncertainty principle?
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What are the possible values of the principal quantum number (n)?
What are the possible values of the principal quantum number (n)?
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What is the maximum number of electrons that can occupy the d-orbitals in a sublevel?
What is the maximum number of electrons that can occupy the d-orbitals in a sublevel?
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Which statement accurately describes the magnetic quantum number (ml) for d-orbitals?
Which statement accurately describes the magnetic quantum number (ml) for d-orbitals?
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Which orbital type is closest to the nucleus for a given energy level?
Which orbital type is closest to the nucleus for a given energy level?
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What are the possible values of the spin quantum number (ms) for a single electron?
What are the possible values of the spin quantum number (ms) for a single electron?
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In which situation does an electron experience the highest electrostatic repulsion?
In which situation does an electron experience the highest electrostatic repulsion?
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Which quantum number indicates the shape of an atomic orbital?
Which quantum number indicates the shape of an atomic orbital?
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What is the shape of all s-orbitals?
What is the shape of all s-orbitals?
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How many rational numbers can the spin quantum number (ms) take?
How many rational numbers can the spin quantum number (ms) take?
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Why is the effective nuclear charge less than the actual nuclear charge?
Why is the effective nuclear charge less than the actual nuclear charge?
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No two electrons in an atom can have the same set of four quantum numbers. What principle does this statement represent?
No two electrons in an atom can have the same set of four quantum numbers. What principle does this statement represent?
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Study Notes
Orbitals and Bonding
- Electrons exhibit wavelike properties, making their location uncertain.
- Atomic orbitals represent the probability of finding an electron in a specific region of space.
- Each atomic orbital is defined by three quantum numbers:
- Principal quantum number (n): identifies the shell, increasing with distance from the nucleus
- Azimuthal quantum number (l): identifies the subshell (s, p, d, f).
- Magnetic quantum number (ml): identifies specific orbitals within a subshell.
Electronic Spin
- Electrons have two spin states, represented by ↑ (up) and ↓ (down).
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Spin-magnetic quantum number (ms) distinguishes spin states:
- +½ for ↑ electrons
- –½ for ↓ electrons
Electronic Configurations and Quantum Numbers
- Each electron in an atom is assigned a unique set of four quantum numbers (n, l, ml, ms).
- n: corresponds to the shell number, generally matching the row of the periodic table.
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l: determines the subshell type (s, p, d, f):
- 0 = s-orbital (1 orbital)
- 1 = p-orbitals (3 orbitals)
- 2 = d-orbitals (5 orbitals)
- 3 = f-orbitals (7 orbitals)
- Each orbital can hold up to two electrons with opposite spins (↑↓).
Orbital Energies
- Electron repulsion influences orbital energy levels, causing d-orbitals to be higher in energy than s-orbitals of the next higher shell.
- s-orbitals penetrate closer to the nucleus, experiencing a higher effective nuclear charge.
- The effective nuclear charge is reduced by shielding from other electrons.
s-Orbitals
- s-orbitals are spherical and exist in only one orientation per shell.
- The boundary surface represents the 90% probability zone of finding the electron.
- s-orbitals increase in size as the principle quantum number (n) increases: 1s < 2s < 3s.
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Explore the fascinating world of atomic orbitals and electron spin in this quiz. Understand the significance of quantum numbers in defining electron configurations and their wavelike behaviors. Test your knowledge on the principles that govern atomic structure and bonding.
