What Are Quantum Numbers and Spin in Physics?

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In summary, the conversation was about a student struggling to understand the terms "spin" and "quantic number" in the Rutherford model of an atom. They tried searching for help online but found more confusing terms. Another participant suggested looking at specific websites and clarified that "quantic number" may actually refer to "quantum magnetic number". The conversation ended with a request for a basic explanation and example.
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Hi there! My physics teacher explained us a Ratherford model of atom and used some terms like "spin" and "quantic number". I'm havin trouble with these terms and maybe anybody can explain me the function of "quantic number" and spinnig and give me a basic example.

I just visited some web sites searching for help, but they have more new terms and i can't understand.

Thank you and sorry for my english.
 
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Spin is magnet in atom - not 2. This no good when polarised.
 
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Hi QuantumBend! I don't understand you. You didn't give a good explanation. Can somebody help me to understand these two terms and give me some basic example?

Thank you.
 
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Maybe you can show us the website and say what terms you have trouble with.

'quantic number', maybe you mean "quantum magnetic number"?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spin_(physics )
(the first sections)

and this one:
http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/Hbase/spin.html
 
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