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The period number in the long form of the periodic table is equal to:

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magnetic quantum number of any element of the period
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atomic number of any element of the period
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maximum principal quantum number of any element of the period
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maximum azimuthal quantum number of any element of the period
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The correct option is C maximum principal quantum number of any element of the period
the principal quantum number is represented by 'n'. It determines the period number of the element. For example: For Mg, the maximum principal quantum number is 3, thus it belongs to period 3 of the periodic table.

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