Each of the following sets of quantum numbers is supposed to specify an orbital. Choose the one set of quantum numbers that does not contain an error. Select one: a. n = 3,1 = 2, ml = +3 b. n = 4, 1 = 0, ml = -1 c. n = 3, 1 = 1, ml = -2 d. n = 4,1 = 4, ml = 0 e. n = 5,1 = 3, ml = -3
The quantum numbers does not contain an error is n = 5, l = 3, ml =-3 .
What is meant by quantum numbers ?
Quantum numbers in quantum physics and chemistry explain the values of conserved quantities in a quantum system's dynamics. Quantum numbers are quantities that may be precisely known together with the energy of the system and their corresponding eigenspaces.
They correspond to the eigenvalues of operators that transact with the Hamiltonian. A base state of a quantum system is fully described by the specification of all of its quantum numbers, which may theoretically be measured collectively.
The quantization of several interesting observable quantities is a crucial component of quantum physics. This specifically results in quantum numbers, though they may occasionally approach infinity, that take values in discrete sets of integers or half-integers.