Practice - Spin Quantum Number (m_s)
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Practice Questions
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What are the two possible values of the spin quantum number (m_s)?
💡 Hint: Think about the direction of the electron's spin.
What does the Pauli Exclusion Principle state?
💡 Hint: Consider how electrons occupy orbitals.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does the spin quantum number (m_s) denote?
💡 Hint: Consider how an electron behaves in a magnetic field.
True or False: The Pauli Exclusion Principle allows three electrons to occupy a single orbital.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the rule about electrons in orbitals.
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Challenge Problems
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Given a carbon atom with six electrons, describe the spin states of the 2p electrons in its electron configuration.
💡 Hint: How many electrons are in the p orbitals, and what are their possible spins?
Discuss how the electron arrangements based on m_s can influence the electronic transitions in elements.
💡 Hint: What does having unpaired electrons mean for reactions or light absorption?
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