What Are the Possible Values of N and M_l for an Electron

question 53

Multiple Choice

What are the possible values of n and m_l for an electron in a 5 p orbital?

• A) n = 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 and m_l = 1
• B) n = 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 and m_l = -2, -1, 0, +1, or +2
• C) n = 5 and m_l = 1
• D) n = 5 and m_l = -1, 0, +1

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