Answer to Question #188917 in General Chemistry for Anisa Tamaivena

Question

Write down the set of four quantum numbers for the valence electron in potassium (K) atom.

Answer 1

Electronic configuration of K is

= 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶ 4s¹

Therefore :-

four quantum numbers for the valence electron in potassium (K) atom are :-

n = 4

l = 0

m = 0

s = 1/2