Friday, September 9, 2011

Question on Quantum Numbers

What is the correct set of quantum numbers for the unpaired electron in a chlorine atom?


Answer:


The atomic number of chlorine is 17. Its electronic configuration is 1s2 2s22p63s23p5. From the electronic configuration we can see that is has an unpaired electron in a 3p sub-shell. So, the quantum numbers would be n = 3; l = 1; m = + 1; s = +/- ½

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