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The number which identify the state of an electron, specify the energy and its location around the nucleus are called __________.

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Quantum numbers
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Atomic number
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Mass number
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Constant number
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The correct option is A Quantum numbers

The number which identify the state of an electron, specify the energy and its location around the nucleus are called quantum numbers.

Each electron in an atom is described by four different quantum numbers. The first three (n,l,ml) specify the particular orbital of interest, and the fourth (ms) specifies how many electrons can occupy that orbital.

Principal quantum number specifies the energy of an electron and the size of the orbital.


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