Quantum Numbers (A) Flashcards
relative size and energy level of the orbital
Principal Quantum Number
region of probability where an electron can be found
Orbital
-value describes the shape of the orbital
-also known as the Azimuthal Quantum Number
-integer ranges from 0 to n-1
Angular Momentum Quantum Number (l)
orientation at the orbital in space with respect to a standard set of coordinate lanes
Magnetic Quantum Number
S orbitals hold can hold up to _ electrons
2
P electrons can hold up to _ electrons
6
d orbitals can hold up to _ electrons
10
f orbitals can hold up to _ electrons
14
● spin of an electron
● electrons are paired, one spins upward, and the other downwards.
Electron Spin Quantum Number
spin up = ____
spin down = _____
spin up = + ½
spin down = - ½
Determine the Angular Moment Quantum Number of an S Orbital
l = 0
Determine the Angular Moment Quantum Number of an P Orbital
l = 1
Determine the Angular Moment Quantum Number of an D Orbital
l = 2
Determine the Angular Moment Quantum Number of an F Orbital
l = 3