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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Explain why the quantum number set (2, 1, -2, -½) is not possible for an electron in an atom.

OpenStudy (ipwnbunnies):

I assume these quantum numbers are written as (n, l, ml, me). The l number in this set is 1. However, number 'ml' can only range from -l to +1. So, since 'l' is 1, 'ml' can only have values -1, 0, and 1.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Nice job by @iPwnBunnies If you'd like further details, visit my answer to a question I did a few years ago at https://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20130330165946AALC9cF

OpenStudy (anonymous):

It covers this question in detail

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