2.2.3 - Magnetic Quantum Number (m_ℓ)
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What is the range of possible values for m_ℓ when ℓ = 2?
💡 Hint: Remember m_ℓ runs from negative to positive ℓ.
How many orientations does an s orbital have?
💡 Hint: Think about what ℓ equals for s orbitals.
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What does the magnetic quantum number (m_ℓ) define?
💡 Hint: Think about how orbitals are positioned in three-dimensional space.
If ℓ = 1, what are the possible values of m_ℓ?
💡 Hint: Remember the range of m_ℓ depends directly on the value of ℓ.
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Calculate the total number of orientations possible for an f orbital (ℓ = 3).
💡 Hint: Use the formula 2ℓ + 1, where you substitute in the value of ℓ.
Discuss the implications of the magnetic quantum number when considering the behavior of electron spins in a magnetic field.
💡 Hint: Consider how orientation affects energy states in external fields.
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