5 Questions
What does the angular quantum number (l) specify?
Specifies the shape of an orbital with a particular principal quantum number
What does the principle quantum number (n) specify?
The energy of an electron and the size of the orbital
What does the magnetic quantum number (ml) specify?
$ml = -l,., 0,., +l$. Specifies the orientation in space of an orbital of a given energy (n) and shape (l)
How many orbitals are there in each p subshell?
3
What does the spin quantum number (ms) specify?
$ms = +½ or -½$. Specifies the orientation of the spin axis of an electron
Test your knowledge of quantum numbers and electron configuration with this quiz designed for first-year students of physical chemistry and biochemistry. The quiz covers topics such as Pauli exclusion principle, Aufbau principle, orbital diagram, and abbreviated electron configuration.
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