SUMMARY
The maximum number of electrons that can share the quantum numbers (n=3, l=2, ml=0, ms=+1/2) is one, as dictated by the Pauli exclusion principle. This principle states that no two electrons in an atom can have the same set of quantum numbers. In this case, the specified quantum numbers correspond to a single electron in a 3d subshell, which can only accommodate one electron with a specific spin orientation.
PREREQUISITES
- Understanding of quantum numbers (n, l, ml, ms)
- Familiarity with the Pauli exclusion principle
- Basic knowledge of atomic structure
- Concept of electron configurations
NEXT STEPS
- Study the implications of the Pauli exclusion principle in multi-electron atoms
- Explore the arrangement of electrons in various subshells
- Learn about electron configurations and their significance in chemical properties
- Investigate the role of quantum mechanics in atomic theory
USEFUL FOR
Students of chemistry, physicists, and anyone interested in atomic structure and quantum mechanics.
In one atom, what is the maximum number of electrons that can have the set of quantum numbers (n=3, l=2, ml=0, ms=+1/2)?