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Questions On Quantum Numbers

The document provides questions related to quantum numbers and orbitals, including possible values for quantum numbers of electrons in specific orbitals, identifying permitted and non-permitted sets of quantum numbers, and determining the maximum number of electrons in various subshells. It also asks for orbital notations and designations based on given quantum numbers. Overall, it covers fundamental concepts of quantum mechanics in relation to atomic structure.

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Questions On Quantum Numbers

The document provides questions related to quantum numbers and orbitals, including possible values for quantum numbers of electrons in specific orbitals, identifying permitted and non-permitted sets of quantum numbers, and determining the maximum number of electrons in various subshells. It also asks for orbital notations and designations based on given quantum numbers. Overall, it covers fundamental concepts of quantum mechanics in relation to atomic structure.

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Quantum numbers

1. An electron is in a 4f orbital. What possible values for the


quantum numbers n,l,m and s can it have?
2. Write down the quantum numbers n,l and m for the
following orbitals
i) 3dx2-y2
ii) 4dz2
iii) 3dxy
iv) 4dxz
v) 2pz
vi) 3px
3. Using s, p, d and f notations, describe the orbitals with the
following quantum numbers:
i) n=2, l=1
ii) n=4, l=0
iii) n=5, l=3
iv) n=3, l=2
4. Which of the following set of quantum numbers are not
permitted?
i) n=2, l=2, m=-1, s =+1/2
ii) n=2, l=1, m=-1, s=-1/2
iii) n=2, l=0, m=0, s=0
iv) n=2, l=1, m=2, s=+1/2
5. Which of the following orbitals are not possible? 1p, 2s, 3f
and 4d
6. If n=5, how many electrons can have ml=+1
7. If n=3, what are the values of quantum numbers l and m?
8. How many orbitals are present in the subshell with (a) n=3,
l=2 (b) n=4,l=2 (c) n=5, l=2?
9. What are the values of n,l and m for 2p orbitals?
10. Write the correct orbital notation for each of the
following sets of quantum numbers:
i) n=2, l=0, m=0
ii) n=2, l=1, m=-1
iii) n=3, l=2, m=+1
11. What designation is given to an orbital having
i) n=2, l=1
ii) n=3, l=0
iii) n=5, l=3
iv) n=4, l=2
12. Give the values of quantum numbers for the electron
with the highest energy in sodium atom.
13. Which of the following orbitals are not possible?
7s,2d,3f and 1p
14. Which of the following sets of quantum number are
not possible?
i) n=3, l=2, m=0, s=-1/2
ii) n=3, l=2, m=-2, s=-1/2
iii) n=3, l=3, m=-3, s=+1/2
iv) n=3, l=1 ,m=0, s=+1/2
15. The electrons occupying the same orbital are
distinguished by
a) Azimuthal quantum number
b) Spin quantum number
c) Principal quantum number
d) Magnetic quantum number
16. Maximum no. of electrons in a subshell of an atom is
determined by the following
a) 2l+1
b) 4l-2
c) 2n2
d) 4l+2
17. How many electrons can fit in the orbital for which
n=3 and l=1?
18. The following quantum numbers are possible for how
many orbitals? n=3, l=2, m=+2
19. What is the maximum no. of orbitals that can be
identified with the following quantum numbers? n=3, l=1
and ml =0

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