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An electron in an atom can be identified by:

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its spin
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four quantum numbers
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the path in which it is spinning
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Solution

The correct option is A four quantum numbers
An electron in an atom can be identified by four quantum numbers i.e.,
(1) Principal quantum number indicates the size of the orbital or energy level.
(2) Angular momentum quantum number indicates the shape of the orbital.
(3) Magnetic quantum number indicates the orientation or position of the orbital.
(4) Spin quantum number indicates the spin of the electron

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