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OpenStudy (sarahc):

Which of the following is a possible set of quantum numbers for an electron ? (1, 0, 0, +1) (2, 2, 1, +) (4, -3, 0, -) (3, 2, 1, -)

OpenStudy (sarahc):

OpenStudy (sarahc):

#2 is +1/2 and 3/4 is -1/2

OpenStudy (shane_b):

You can use process of elimination here: (1, 0, 0, +1) -> Can't be right because the spin can only +/- 1/2 (2, 2, 1, +1/2) -> Can't be right because the angular momentum cannot exceed the principal quantum number - 1 (4, -3, 0, -1/2) -> Can't be right because the angular momentum can't be negative That leaves you with the last one which is correct: (3, 2, 1, -1/2)

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