QUANTUM NUMBERS

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What is the Aufbau principle?

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A theory stating that electrons fill orbitals starting from the lowest energy level to the highest.

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How many maximum p orbitals can exist at a given energy level?

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3

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What does the variable 's' or 'm_s' represent in quantum mechanics?

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The spin of an electron.

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If n=4 and l=3, what is the designation of the orbital?

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4f

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What does the '1' in '1s' signify?

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The energy level of the electron.

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What are quantum numbers?

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Numbers that describe the unique quantum state of an electron in an atom.

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What is the principal quantum number (n)?

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Indicates the main energy level of an electron.

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What does the azimuthal quantum number (l) represent?

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Determines the shape of the orbital.

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What is the magnetic quantum number (m_l)?

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Specifies the orientation of the orbital in space.

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What is the spin quantum number (m_s)?

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Indicates the direction of the electron's spin, either +1/2 or -1/2.