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Why is the s,p,d,.. nomenclature derived for the H atom also valid for many-electron atoms?
The Orbital Angular Momentum Quantum Number, denoted by the symbol l, is a quantum number that describes the shape of an electron's orbital in an atom. It indicates the angular momentum of an electron in a specific orbital and determines the number of subshells within a given energy level.
The energy of an electron in an atom is directly related to its Orbital Angular Momentum Quantum Number. As the value of l increases, the energy of the electron also increases. This is because higher values of l correspond to orbitals that are farther away from the nucleus, and therefore have higher energy levels.
The Orbital Angular Momentum Quantum Number can have integer values ranging from 0 to n-1, where n is the principal quantum number. This means that for a given energy level, there can be a maximum of n subshells, each with a different value of l.
The value of the Orbital Angular Momentum Quantum Number determines the shape and orientation of a particular orbital, which in turn affects an electron's behavior. For example, electrons with different values of l will have different probabilities of being found at different distances from the nucleus, resulting in different chemical properties.
No, the Orbital Angular Momentum Quantum Number can only have non-negative integer values. This is because it represents the number of subshells within a given energy level, and it is not possible to have a negative number of subshells.