Quantum Numbers

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Quantum Numbers

Used to describe atomic orbitals and label the electrons residing in them.

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Principal Quantum Number (n)

Designates the main energy level where the electron is probably located.

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Secondary Quantum Number (l)

Defines the type or orbital/subshell.

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Magnetic Quantum Number (ml)

Describes the possible orientation of an orbital in space.

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Spin Quantum Number

Describes the spin/movement of electrons in the orbitals.

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Valence Electron

The number of electrons in the outermost energy shell, which identifies the number of electrons in the electron configuration with the highest energy level.