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Quantum Numbers - Worksheet

1. Label each of the following sets of four quantum numbers as either valid (which indicates that set is a
legitimate set of quantum numbers for an electron) or invalid (which indicates that the set is not a possible
set of quantum numbers for an electron).

n l ml ms Valid or Invalid
1 1 +1 -1/2
3 2 -1 1/2
3 0 0 -1/2
1 2 -3 1/2
1 0 0 1/2
2 2 -2 1/2
1 0 0 -1/2
5 1 0 +1/2
4 1 8 +1/2

2. What are the possible ml values for the following types of orbital?

a. s

ml =

b. d

ml =

3. Write the four quantum numbers which describe the location of the given electrons:

a. 2p6, 3rd electron

b. 3d10, 8th electron
c. 1s2, 2nd electron
d. 4f14, 13th electron