Question

Which quantum numbers are correct and consistent with n=5?

1) n=1, l=0, m=0, s=+1/2
2) n=2, l=1, m=0, s=-1/2
3) n=3, l=2, m=1, s=+1/2
4) n=4, l=3, m=2, s=-1/2

Answer 1

The correct quantum numbers consistent with n=5 are n=5, l=0, m=0, s=+1/2; n=5, l=1, m=0, s=-1/2; n=5, l=2, m=1, s=+1/2; and n=5, l=3, m=2, s=-1/2.

Step-by-step explanation:

Electron configuration and quantum numbers are critical concepts in quantum mechanics and chemistry that address the specific states and locations of electrons in an atom. According to the given principal quantum number (n = 5), we can determine the allowed values for the other quantum numbers.

The quantum numbers n, l, m, and s are used to describe the energy levels, angular momentum, magnetic orientation, and spin of an electron in an atom. The correct quantum numbers consistent with n=5 are:

1. n=5, l=0, m=0, s=+1/2
2. n=5, l=1, m=0, s=-1/2
3. n=5, l=2, m=1, s=+1/2
4. n=5, l=3, m=2, s=-1/2

The other quantum numbers mentioned in the options are not consistent with n=5.