A Possible Set of Quantum Numbers for the Last Electron

question 95

Multiple Choice

A possible set of quantum numbers for the last electron added to complete an atom of germanium (Ge) in its ground state is $\begin{array}{cccc}~~~~~\text { n } & l & \mathrm{~m}_{l} & \mathrm{~m}_{\mathrm{s}} \\\text { A. } 4 & 0 & 0 & +1 / 2 \\\text { B. } 3 & 0 & +1 & -1 / 2 \\\text { C. } 4 & 1 & -1 & +1 / 2 \\\text { D. } 3 & 1 & +1 & -1 / 2 \\\text { E. } 4 & 2 & +2 & -1 / 2\end{array}$

• A) A
• B) B
• C) C
• D) D
• E) E

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