Question:
What are the symbols of the four quantum numbers used in the specification of electrons in atoms?
Answer:
The four Quantum Numbers along with Symbol and brief explanation are as follow,
1) Principal Quantum Number:
Symbol = n
This quantum number explains the main energy level or main shell in which an electron is present.
2) Azimuthal Quantum Number:
Symbol = l
This quantum number is associated with principal quantum number and it represents the sub energy levels or sub shells.
3) Magnetic Quantum Number:
Symbol = m
This quantum number explains the magnetic properties of an atom. Electrons with different magnetic quantum numbers have different orientations in applied magnetic field.
4) Spin Quantum Number:
Symbol = s
This quantum number explain the spin of an electron about its axis. The spin may be clockwise or anti-clockwise.