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GENERAL CHEMISTRY 1
QUANTUM MECHANICAL DESCRIPTION OF AN ATOM

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I. Activity Objectives
1. Use quantum numbers to describe an electron in an atom (STEM_GC11ESIIa-b-54);
2. Determine the magnetic property of the atom based on its electronic configuration (STEM_GC11ESIIa-b-57)
3. Draw an orbital diagram to represent the electronic configuration of atoms (STEM_GC11ESIIa-b-58

II. Procedure
Complete the table.

Element No. of Electronic Orbital Last electron n ℓ mℓ ms Paramagnetic/


Electron Configuration Notation from the Diamagnetic
configuration
Zinc
Oxygen
Fluorine
Silicon
bromine

Analyze:
Which of the following sets of quantum numbers is/are possible? If the combination is not possible, explain why not.
a. n=4, ℓ =2, mℓ=0
b. n=3, ℓ =3, mℓ=+1
c. n=5, ℓ =3, mℓ=-3
d. n=3, ℓ =0, mℓ=+2

Answer:
Directions: In your own words, describe the following terms in 2-3 sentences only.
1. Quantum Number
2. Principal Quantum Number
3. Angular Quantum Number
4. Magnetic Quantum Number

III. Reflection
What have you learned?
What is your learning difficulties in this topic?

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