Answer to Question #277365 in General Chemistry for Angela

Question

Write the four quantum numbers corresponding to the electron described below:

1. 11th electron in 5f14

2. 8th electron of 4d10

3. 5th electron of 4p6

4. 4th electron of 3p4

5. 11th electron of sodium

Answer 1

1.

Principal quantum number N=3,

Azimuthal quantum number l=0

Magnetic quantum number m=0,

Spin quantum number s=+1/2

2.

Principal quantum number n=2

Azimuthal quantum number l=1,

Magnetic quantum number m=+1 or −1,

Spin quantum number s=+21​ or −21​

3.

Principal quantum number n=4

Azimuthal quantum number l=1

Magnetic quantum number m=-1, 0, +1

Spin quantum number s=+1/2 and -1/2

4.

Principle quantum number n=3

Angular momentum quantum number l=1.

Magnetic momentum quantum number m=+1,0,−1

 Spin quantum numbers s=+1/2, -1/2

5.

Principal quantum number N=3,

Azimuthal quantum number l=0

Magnetic quantum number m=0,

Spin quantum number s=+1/2