Topic 9: The Electron, Video C: Quantum Numbers Flashcards
1
Q
What are the quantum numbers?
A
n, l, m sub l.
2
Q
What is n?
A
n is the principle quantum number, represents the orbital energy level.
3
Q
What is l?
A
l is the angular momentum quantum number and represents the orbital shape.
4
Q
l = 0 is what orbital?
A
s orbital
5
Q
l = 1 is what orbital?
A
s and p orbital
6
Q
l = 2 is what orbital?
A
s and p and d orbital.
7
Q
l = 3 is what is what orbital?
A
s, p, d, f orbital.
8
Q
l = 4 is what orbital?
A
s, p, d, f, and g orbital.
9
Q
What is the magnetic quantum number?
A
Represents the orbital orientation (number of orbitals)
10
Q
The values of l specify the allowed values of what?
A
ml.
11
Q
l equals what?
A
n-1
