Question

Quantum numbers are very useful in predicting the position of electrons in an atom. Sodium atom has 11 electrons in its configuration.

a) Write electronic configuration of sodium and distribute these 11 electrons in its three shells.

b) Write the four quantum numbers for the differentiating electron of sodium atom.​

Answer 1

Answer:

a) electronic configuration of

sodium is:1s2 2s2 2p6 3s1

b) principal quantum number

azimuthal quantum number

magnetic quantum number

electron spin quantum number