Quantum Numbers Flashcards
1
Q
What are quantum numbers?
A
Certain values that allow us to determine the location of an electron in an atom
2
Q
Formula to determine how many electrons a shell can hold
A
2n^2
3
Q
L=0 letter
A
s
4
Q
L=1 letter
A
p
5
Q
L=2 letter
A
d
6
Q
L=3 letter
A
f
7
Q
What happens after letter f?
A
- successive sub levels are designed alphabetically
- Ex. L=4 g
