Which Statement About the Quantum Numbers That Identify an Atomic $\ell$

question 87

Multiple Choice

Which statement about the quantum numbers that identify an atomic orbital is not correct?

• A) The principal quantum number, n, identifies the size of an atomic orbital.
• B) The angular momentum quantum number, \(\ell\)
• , identifies the shape of an atomic orbital.
• C) The magnetic quantum number, m_l, identifies the orientation of the orbital in space.
• D) The magnetic quantum number can have values that range from - \(\ell\)
• To + \(\ell\)
• In integer steps.
• E) The principal quantum number alone, n, identifies the energy of an atomic orbital.

---

Definitions:

General Journal Entry

A basic accounting record used to log all business transactions and events in the accounting system.

Cash Dividends

Payments made to shareholders out of a company's earnings, representing a share of the profits.

Originally Issued

Refers to securities or financial instruments that have been sold directly by the issuer to investors for the first time, not through secondary market transactions.

Retained Earnings

Retained earnings represent the cumulative amount of net income earned by a company that is kept within the company for reinvestment in its operations or to pay debt, rather than being paid out as dividends to shareholders.