Four Quantum Numbers: Principal, Angular, Momentum, Magnetic, And Spin Flashcards

1
Q

What does a quantum number describe ?

A

Specific aspect of an electron

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2
Q

4 ways to describe an electron is called what?

A

4 quantum numbers

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3
Q

Can you locate an electron at a given time?

A

No they’re very elusive

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4
Q

What is an atomic orbital

A

A 3D bounderie where an electron is probably found

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5
Q

Principal quantum number is represented by

A

n

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6
Q

n means

A

Describes which orbital the electron is in s, p, d , or f

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7
Q

Spdf represent ? And what is it represented by

A

The angular momentum of the quantum number or in simple terms the shape

Represented by L

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8
Q

S l= circle shape
P l= dumbbell shape
D l= 3D 4 leaf clover
F L= looks like an atom

A

S L= 0
P L= 1
D L= 2
F L= 3

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9
Q

Magnetic quantum number is ?

And what symbol does it represent

A

Position

ML

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10
Q
S= ml=0
P= ml= -1 0 1
D=ml = -2 -1 0 1 2
F= ml= -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3
A
  • is faceinf down words on x axis

Positive is facing up on y axis

0 is facing up on z axis

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11
Q

Spin quantum number deals with the______ of an electron

Represented by

A

Spin +1/2 or -1/2

S or ms

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