Question

Explain magnetic and spin quantum number

Answer 1

Answer:

Magnetic Quantum Number

Magnetic Quantum Number denoted by the symbol m is what represents the orientation of atomic orbital in space. The value of the Magnetic Quantum Number, m, depends on the value of l. Magnetic Quantum Number can have a total number of (2l + 1).

Sublevel l ml

s 0 0

p 1 -1, 0, +1

d 2 -2, -1, 0, +1, +2

f 3 -3, -2, -1, 0, +1, +2, +3

Spin Quantum Number

Spin Quantum Number represents the direction of the spin of the electrons. This can either be in the direction of clockwise or even anti-clockwise. Spin Quantum Number is denoted by the symbol s. It can have about only two values i.e. +1/2 or -1/2