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Each of the following sets of quantum numbers is not allowed, but it can be corr

ID: 887192 • Letter: E

Question

Each of the following sets of quantum numbers is not allowed, but it can be corrected by changing only one quantum number in the set. Identify which quantum number should be changed and then select a value for that quantum number that makes the set acceptable.

n l ml ms Incorrect
Number Acceptable
Number 3 3 -3 1/2 1---Select---nlmlms 2---Select---43210-1/2-3 4 0 -4 -1/2 3---Select---nlmlms 4---Select---43210-1/2-3 85 80 -30 0 5---Select---nlmlms 6---Select---84-84863031-1/2-3 6 -5 -5 1/2 7---Select---nlmlms 8---Select---6540-1-1/2-3 0 0 0 -1/2 9---Select---nlmlms 10---Select---6-1-1/2-3

Explanation / Answer

l values always = n-1 values . and m values = - l to + l including 0

general rule .

n= n

l = n-1

m= - l to + l including o

s = +1/2 and -1/2

so from this data

1,2 ,4 data are correct.

suppose :

n= 5 , l= 4 and m = -4 to +4 and s= +1/2 or -1/2