Question

Q. An electron is in one of the 4p orbitals. Give the possible value of all the quantum numbers for this electron.

Answer 1

For an electron in a 4p orbital, following are the possible values of all the quantum numbers:

The principal quantum number (n) = 4,

Angular momentum quantum number (l) =1,

Magnetic quantum number (m_l ) = -1, 0, or 1

Spin quantum number (m_s) = +1/2 or - 1/2