Explain what each quantum number in a quantum number set tells you about the electron. Compare and contrast the locations and properties of two electrons within an atom that have the quantum number sets (3, 2, -1, +½) and (3, 1, -1, +½).

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anonymous · Answer

n= principle atomic number (energy level)
l = angular momentum
m1 = magnetic moment
m2 = spin

aaronq · Answer

so both n=3 that indicates 3rd row
l=2 is p orbital
l=3 is d orbital
+ and - spins.. means parallel spins  even though they're in different orbital

anonymous · Answer

l=1 is p orbital
l=2 is d orbital
l=3 is f orbital

aaronq · Answer

oh yeah, my bad, 0 is s duh

anonymous · Answer

So, for these electrons everything is the same except the orbital, so there is no violation of the exclusion principle.