The Quantum Numbers of the Last Electron of Silicon Are

question 20

Multiple Choice

The quantum numbers of the last electron of silicon are ________.

• A)n = 3,ℓ = 1,m_ℓ = 1,m_s = 1
• B)n = 2,ℓ = 1,m_ℓ = 1,m_s = +1/2
• C)n = 4,ℓ = 1,m_ℓ = 1,m_s = +1/2
• D)n = 3,ℓ = 1,m_ℓ = 0,m_s = +1/2
• E)n = 2,ℓ = 0,m_ℓ = 0,m_s = +1/2

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