Quantum numbers arise naturally from the mathematics used to describe the possib
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Quantum numbers arise naturally from the mathematics used to describe the possible states of e an in an atom. The four quantum numbers, the principal quantum number (n), the angular momentum quantum number (t), the magnetic quantum number (m), and the spin quantum number (m) have strict rules which govern the possible values. Identify allowable combinations of quantum numbers for an electron Select all that apply. n = 4, t = 0, m_c = 1, m_ = -1/2 n = 3, t = 1, m_t = 1, m_s = -1/2 n = 5, t = 1, m_i=-3, m_s = -1/2 n=2, t = 0, m_ = 0, m_s = 1 n = 2, t=2, m_i = 0, m_s = +1/2 n=3, t = -1, m_s =1, m_s = +1/2Explanation / Answer
if the principle quantum number is x,
l can have +(x-1) to -(x-1) including zero.
s has 2 possible values, namely +1/2 and -1/2
Therefore, only option 3 is allowed combination of quantum numbers for an electron