The Quantum Model Flashcards
1
Q
What are eigenstates?
A
The energies of the electrons in an atom
2
Q
What is the principal quantum number?
A
The total energy of an orbital (n)
3
Q
When are orbitals on the same sublevel?
A
When they have the same principal and momentum number
3
Q
What is the angular momentum quantum number?
A
Determines the shape of an orbital (l)
3
Q
What is the magnetic quantum number?
A
Determines the orientation of an orbital (m + half-arrow)
4
Q
What is the spin quantum number?
A
Determines the spin of an electron (ms)
5
Q
What is shielding?
A
Electrons near the nucleus decrease the force of the positive nucleus on electrons farther from the nucleus
