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AssignmentMultiple Choice

The Structure of the Atom

Question 1 • SVHS Chemistry 1 $FA

Which of the following is not a valid set of quantum numbers?

Answer
A
n = 2, l = 1, m = 0
B
n = 1, l = 0, m = 0
C
n = 3, l = 3, m = 3

Explanation

For a given principal quantum number n, the angular momentum quantum number l must be an integer from 0 through n − 1. When n = 3, l can only be 0, 1, or 2, so l = 3 is not allowed in choice C. Choices A and B satisfy this rule, and their magnetic quantum numbers m are within the allowed range from −l to +l.

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