2.4 - HL: Quantum Numbers and Orbital Shapes
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What does the Principal Quantum Number (n) indicate?
💡 Hint: Think about how far an electron is from the nucleus.
How many p-orbitals are there in a p-subshell?
💡 Hint: Remember the shape of p-orbitals.
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What does the azimuthal quantum number (l) determine?
💡 Hint: Remember the shapes associated with the value of l.
True or False: The spin quantum number can have more than two possible values.
💡 Hint: Think about how many different spins an electron can have.
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If an electron is in a 3p orbital, list all its quantum numbers.
💡 Hint: Remember the ranges of l and ml for p-orbitals.
How does the arrangement of electrons in orbitals relate to the chemical properties of an element?
💡 Hint: Consider how bonding and lone pairs impact molecular shape.
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