Quantum Mechanics Flashcards
The Diagonal Rule
Helps predict the order in which electrons fill atomic orbitals.
(TDR) #1, name?
Principal Quantum
(TDR) #2, name?
Azimuthal Quantum
(TDR) #3, name?
Magnetic Quantum
(TDR) #4, name?
Spin Quantum
The first quantum number (Principal Quantum) what does it do?
Describes the energy level or shell the electron is in, There are only 7 levels currently known.1 is the lowest energy (close to the nucleus), 7 is the highest (far from the nucleus)
The Second quantum numbers also known as (Azimuthal Quantum) what does it do?
Describes the subshell and shape of the orbital the
electron is in
The third quantum numbers also known as (Magnetic Quantum Number) what does it do?
Describes the orbital that the electron is in
1= (-1 0 +1)
The fourth quantum number also known as the spin quantum number what does it do?
Describes the spin of the electron in the orbital.
sub level of “S” goes up to?
2
sub level of “P” goes up to?
6
sub level of “d” goes up to?
10
sub level of “f” goes up to?
14