Question

Explain why the quantum number set (3, 2, 3, -1/2) is not possible for an electron in an atom

Answer 1

Hello @hannahgrieco11/20/12 !

Answer 2

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Answer 3

\(\huge\ m_l\) varies from -l to +l, here l is given 2 thus \(\huge\ m_l\) can have values -2, -1, 0, 1, 2

Answer 4

So Quantum number set (3, 2, 3, -1/2) is not possible !

Answer 5

Hope it helps !
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Answer 6

is the question clear to u now ?

Answer 7

I think it's depend on the Schroedinger eq,and the solution for what's psi is.