Quantum Numbers Quiz

What is the principal quantum number denoted by?

• l

• m

• n

• s

How many electrons can each orbital hold?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

Which quantum number determines the orientation of an orbital?

• Principal quantum number

• Angular momentum quantum number

• Magnetic quantum number

• Spin quantum number

What is the value of the magnetic quantum number m_l for a p orbital?

• 0

• -1, 0, +1

• -2, -1, 0, +1, +2

• 1, 2, 3

What is the spin quantum number denoted by?

• n

• l

• m

• s

What is the maximum number of electrons in the 2p orbital?

• 2

• 4

• 6

• 8

What is the shape of s orbitals?

• Spherical

• Dumbbell-shaped

• Circular

• Square

What is the value of the spin quantum number s?

• 0

• +1/2 or -1/2

• 1

• -1

How many p orbitals are there per energy level?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

Which quantum number can have positive integer values?

• Principal quantum number

• Angular momentum quantum number

• Magnetic quantum number

• Spin quantum number