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Why is the hydrogen the only atom that depends only on principal quantum number n and for all other elements, energies depend on both orbital quantum number and principal quantum number?
A hydrogen atom is the simplest and most abundant element in the universe. It consists of one proton in the nucleus and one electron orbiting the nucleus.
Quantum numbers are a set of four numbers that describe the energy, shape, and orientation of an electron within an atom. They are used to predict the electron's behavior and location within an atom.
The hydrogen atom is a unique case of quantum numbers because it has only one electron. This means that all four quantum numbers are needed to describe its electron's behavior and location within the atom.
The four quantum numbers of the hydrogen atom are the principal quantum number, angular momentum quantum number, magnetic quantum number, and spin quantum number. These numbers are represented by the letters n, l, m, and s, respectively.
The quantum numbers of the hydrogen atom determine the energy, shape, and orientation of the electron within the atom. This information is essential for understanding the properties and behavior of the hydrogen atom, as well as other atoms with more than one electron.