Only one electron in the outermost shell of an atom has the following set of quantum numbers: n=2,l=0. The atom belongs to which of the following elements?
A
Lithium
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B
Beryllium
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C
Hydrogen
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D
Boron
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Solution
The correct option is A Lithium In given set of quantum number n = 2 means electron is in second shell, l = 0 means it belongs to 2s subshell. As outermost shell contains only one electron, electronic configuration would be 1s22s1. The atom has three electrons. Hence, the atom would be lithium.