Question

HELP!
Explain why the quantum number set (3, 2, 3, -½) is not possible for an electron in an atom. I don't want to know just want the answer is, I need to know how to do this. It's killing me. Please help!

Answer 1

what does the order of the quantum numbers mean? do you know what each one stands for?

Answer 2

I think that it's principal, angular momentum, magnetic, and spin. That's what they were talking about in the section. I tried reading it and understanding it, but it's literally flying so high over my head right now.

Answer 3

Even if you could just give me a good website that'll explain it. I need to understand how to do this stuff, not just get the answer...
Thanks so much btw.

Answer 4

that's right so far, and we usually abbreviate them \( n, l, m_l\) , and \(m_s\). Each one describes a different component of the shape, size, or direction of the orbital that has those values.

the values of n MUST BE integers, from 1-infinity

the values of l MUST BE between 0 and (n-1)

the values of \(m_l\) MUST BE between \(-l\) - \(+l\), including zero. Or, \(m_l\) cannot be outside the boundaries of \(\pm l\)

the values of \(m_s\) MUST BE \(\pm \frac{1}{2}\), nothing else.

Answer 5

Omg thank you so much. You're a life savor and a half.

Answer 6

Hold on, so why would could this quantum number set not work? It all seems to be within the boundaries. @JFraser

Answer 7

check the third value