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What is the quantum number that identifies the orientation of an orbital about the x, y, z axis?

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Magnetic quantum number (m_l) determines the orientation of orbitals in space.

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What is the shorthand electron configuration for copper?

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[Ar]4s^1 3d^10 is the shorthand electron configuration for copper.

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How many electrons can an energy level of n = 2 hold?

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An energy level of n = 2 can hold a maximum of 8 electrons.

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Who developed the 'quantum mechanical' model of the atom?

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Schrodinger & Heisenberg developed the quantum mechanical model of the atom.

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What is the electron configuration for Vanadium (V)?

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The electron configuration for Vanadium (V) is [Ar] 4s^2 3d^3.

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What does the principal quantum number (n) represent?

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The principal quantum number (n) represents the main energy level of an electron in an atom.

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What is the maximum number of electrons in a subshell with the angular momentum quantum number (l) of 2?

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A subshell with l = 2 (d subshell) can hold a maximum of 10 electrons.

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Define the angular momentum quantum number (l).

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The angular momentum quantum number (l) determines the shape of the orbital.

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What is the significance of the spin quantum number (s)?

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The spin quantum number (s) indicates the direction of the electron's spin, which can be +1/2 or -1/2.

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How many orbitals are in the p subshell?

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The p subshell contains 3 orbitals.