An Electron in an Atom Is in a State with Principal

question 76

Multiple Choice

An electron in an atom is in a state with principal quantum number n = 4. The possible values of the orbital quantum number are:

• A) 1, 2, 3
• B) 1, 2, 3, 4
• C) -3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3
• D) 0, 1, 2, 3
• E) 0, 1, 2

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