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Valid and Invalid Quantum Numbers

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

For a certain electron ℓ=0ℓ=0. What is the shape of the subshell electron cloud of that electron?

s orbital

p orbital

d orbital

f orbital

Answer explanation

For an electron with angular momentum quantum number ℓ=0, the shape of the subshell electron cloud is spherical, which corresponds to the s orbital. Therefore, the correct answer is the s orbital.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the nn and ℓℓ values for 4d4d electrons?

n=4 and ℓ=2

n=2 and ℓ=4

n=2 and ℓ=2

n=4 and ℓ=4

Answer explanation

The notation 4d indicates that the electrons are in the d subshell of the fourth energy level. Here, n=4 (the principal quantum number) and ℓ=2 (the azimuthal quantum number for d orbitals). Thus, the correct values are n=4 and ℓ=2.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many orbitals in the d subshell? 

7

1

5

3

Answer explanation

The d subshell contains 5 orbitals, which can hold a total of 10 electrons. Each orbital can hold 2 electrons, and the five d orbitals are designated as dxy, dyz, dzx, dx2-y2, and dz2.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

For a p sublevel, "l" equals

2

1

0

3

Answer explanation

In quantum mechanics, the azimuthal quantum number "l" defines the shape of the orbital. For a p sublevel, "l" equals 1, indicating a dumbbell shape. Therefore, the correct answer is 1.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

For the quantum number, "l", equal to 2, is an "m" value of -1 permitted?  

yes

no

Answer explanation

For quantum number l=2, the allowed m values range from -2 to +2. Since -1 falls within this range, an m value of -1 is permitted. Therefore, the correct answer is yes.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

 

For a principle quantum number, "n", equal to 2, what is the total electron capacity of that level?  

8

2

4

6

Answer explanation

The total electron capacity for a principal quantum number n is given by the formula 2n². For n=2, the capacity is 2(2)² = 8. Therefore, the correct answer is 8.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Find the invalid part in each set of quantum numbers.

n=1

ℓ=1

mℓ=0

ms=+1/2

Answer explanation

In quantum numbers, ℓ (azimuthal quantum number) must be less than n. Since n=1, ℓ can only be 0. Therefore, ℓ=1 is invalid.

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