The correct set of four quantum numbers for the valence electron of rubidium atom (Z = 37) Is
A.5, 0, 0, +
B.5, 1, 0, +
C.5, 1, 1, +
D.6, 0, 0, +

Question

The correct set of four quantum numbers for the valence electron of rubidium atom (Z = 37) Is
A.5, 0, 0, + 
B.5, 1, 0, + 
C.5, 1, 1, + 
D.6, 0, 0, +

aaronq · Answer

have you written an electronic configuration?

preetha · Answer

Nandan, which group is Rubidiium in?  And as Aaron says, do you have any idea what the electronic config is? Is it 5s1 or 6s1?  Then you have to know what the four numbers stand for.  Find a periodic table and locate Rb.

anonymous · Answer

5s1

anonymous · Answer

The correct set of quantum numbers will be: 5, 0, 0, +½ or -½