How Would the Periodic Table Change if L = N?

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The periodic table would undergo significant changes if the angular momentum quantum number, l, could take values from 0 up to the principal quantum number, n. This alteration would affect the arrangement of elements, potentially leading to new groupings and properties. The discussion emphasizes the importance of understanding the quantum numbers n, l, and ml in the context of atomic structure and periodic trends.

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How would the periodic table look different if the quantum number, l, could take values from 0 up to the value of the n quantum number?
 
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Since u posted a similar question (even twice ) and u've gotten an answer to it,i guess that didn't help too much,did it...?Reread your theory about the construction of the periodic table and especially when the "n","l" & "m_{l}" quantum numbers show up.

Daniel.
 

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