1. What quantum number defines each of the following:
a) the overall shape of an orbital
b) the orientation of an electron with respect to a magnetic field
c) the orientation of an orbital in space
d) the average energy and distance of an electron from the nucleus

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1.	What quantum number defines each of the following:
	a)	the overall shape of an orbital
	b)	the orientation of an electron with respect to a magnetic field
	c)	the orientation of an orbital in space
	d)	the average energy and distance of an electron from the nucleus

anonymous · Answer

I think D is principal quantum number?

anonymous · Answer

a is angular momentum quantum number?