Quantum Numbers: an Electron in a Hydrogen Atom Has Principal

question 44

Multiple Choice

Quantum numbers: An electron in a hydrogen atom has principal quantum number n = 4. How many possible values of the orbital quantum number l could it have?

• A) 8
• B) 9
• C) 3
• D) 4
• E) 10

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