3. 4 Quantum Numbers

Question 1

Heisenberg uncertainty principle

Answer 1

It is impossible to simltaneously know the exact position and speed of particle

Question 2

Define: orbital

Answer 2

3-d region of space where an electron is likely to be found

Question 3

Define: quantum number

Answer 3

Numbers used to describe quantum mechanial properties

Address

Question 4

What does the principle quantum number tell you?

Answer 4

Energy level (n)

Question 5

Seconday quantum number

Answer 5

Shape of orbital

S when l=0, P l=1, d l=2, Fl=3

Question 6

Magnetic quantum number

Answer 6

(M) direction of orbital

Question 7

Spin quantum number

Answer 7

(Ms) spin of electrons

1/2 or -1/2

Question 8

How does 2p and 3p differ from one another

Answer 8

3p is larger as it has more energy levels