The Size of an Atomic Orbital Is Associated with

question 17

Multiple Choice

The size of an atomic orbital is associated with

• A)the principal quantum number ( n).
• B)the angular momentum quantum number ( l).
• C)the magnetic quantum number ( m_l)_.
• D)the spin quantum number ( m_s)_.
• E)the angular momentum and magnetic quantum numbers, together.

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