Question

Explain why the quantum number set (3, 2, 3, -½) is not possible for an electron in an atom.

Answer 1

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

The value of magnetic quantum number (\(\sf m_l\)) ranges from -l to l i.e if the value of azimuthal quantum number (l) is 5 then the possible values of \(\sf m_l\) can be -5, -4, -3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. Note that value of \(\sf m_l\) can never be greater than value of l.

The given set of quantum number is
[3(n), 2(l), 3(\(\sf m_l\)), -1/2(s)]

Check if the given value of \(\sf m_l\) satisfies the condition i explained?