write the formula to calculate azimuthal quantum number
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Answer:
Azimuthal quantum number is a quantum number denoted by the letter
"l".
It is written after Principle quantum number.
It helps to understand the shape and number of orbitals in a shell ( orbit).
The best way to calculate Azimuthal quantum number is as follows :
1st case : IF PRINCIPLE QUANTUM NUMBER IS PROVIDED, THEN :
let principle quantum number be n.
then azimuthal quantum number
l =( n - 1)
2nd case : IF MAGNETIC QUANTUM NUMBER IS PROVIDED THEN:
let magnetic quantum number range from (-m) to (+m), then azimuthal quantum number
"l" will be numerically equal to "m".
Each distinct n, ℓ, mℓ orbital can be occupied by two electrons with opposing spins (given by the quantum number ms = ±½), giving 2(2ℓ + 1) electrons overall.