Which Quantum Number Applies to Most of the Electrons in a Collection

question 63

Multiple Choice

Which quantum number applies to most of the electrons in a collection of hydrogen atoms at room temperature?

• A)n = 1
• B)n = 2
• C)n = 3
• D)n = 4
• E)n = 5

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Definitions:

Mean

The average of a set of numbers, calculated by dividing the sum of all the values by the number of values.

Median

The middle value in a sorted list of numbers, which divides the data set into two halves.

IQR

Interquartile range, a measure of statistical dispersion being the difference between the 75th and 25th percentiles, or quartiles, in a data set.

Range

The difference between the highest and lowest values in a data set, giving an indication of the data's dispersion or variability.