Practice - Quantum Numbers and Orbital Shapes
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Practice Questions
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What is the maximum number of electrons that can fit in the n=2 energy level?
💡 Hint: Use the formula 2n².
What shape is represented by the azimuthal quantum number ℓ=2?
💡 Hint: Think about the shapes associated with each ℓ value.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the principal quantum number for an electron in the n=3 shell?
💡 Hint: Look for the number specifying the shell directly.
True or False: The magnetic quantum number can have a value of +2 for a p orbital.
💡 Hint: Confirm the range of values for m_ℓ.
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Challenge Problems
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Consider an electron in a 4f orbital. What are the values and implications of its quantum numbers?
💡 Hint: Remember how ℓ relates to the type of subshell.
Describe how an increase in effective nuclear charge affects the electron holding in the outermost shell.
💡 Hint: Consider how charges from protons versus shielding from inner electrons change.
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