quantum numbers

Cards (11)

  • quantum numbers - the set of numbers used to describe the position and energy of electrons in an atom
  • principal quantum number - describes the main energy level
  • angular momentum - describes the shape of the orbitals in a subshell
  • magnetic quantum number - describes the orientation of each orbital in space
  • spin quantum number - describes the rotation of spins on how the electron move on their own axis
  • electron configuration - is the arrangement of electrons into atomic orbitals, which are described by four quantum numbers.
  • afbau's principle - an electron occupies the lowest energy orbital that can recieve it
  • s for sharp
  • p for principal
  • d for diffuse
  • f for fundamental