Quantum Numbers and Orbitals Practice

Quantum Numbers and Orbitals Practice

Grade Post-Secondary · Science · 45 min

What's Included

Learning Objective

I can solve practice problems involving quantum numbers and their relationship to atomic orbitals.

Warm-Up Video

Professor Dave Explains · 6:02

Practice Problem: Electron Configuration and Quantum Numbers

Practice Questions

11 questions · Short answer

Exit Ticket

Quick comprehension check

For the last electron added to complete the ground state electron configuration of phosphorus (P), what are the four quantum numbers (n, ℓ, mℓ, mₛ)? Explain your reasoning. For the last electron added to complete the ground state electron configuration of sulfur (S), what are the four quantum numbers (n, ℓ, mℓ, mₛ)? Explain your reasoning.

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