Question

For the following sets of quantum number for electrons indicate which quantum n,l,ml could not occur and state why
a)3,2,2
b)2,2,2
c)2,0,-1​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

The four quantum numbers are as follow:

1. The principal quantum number, n, represents the energy level of an electron. It can only be positive whole numbers.

2. The angular momentum quantum number, l, describes the shape of an orbital and can have 0,...,n-1 values.

3. The magnetic quantum number, ml, describes the orientation of the orbital in space and assumes the values -l,...,+l

4. The spin quantum number can either be +1/2 or -1/2.