Question

The energy levels of the hydrogen atom depend on the value of which quantum number(s)?

A) Principal quantum number (n) only.
B) Principal quantum number (n) and magnetic quantum number (m).
C) Principal quantum number (n) and azimuthal quantum number (l).
D) Principal quantum number (n) and spin quantum number (s).
E) Principal quantum number (n), azimuthal quantum number (l), and magnetic quantum number (m).

Answer 1

The energy levels of the hydrogen atom depend on the values of the principal quantum number (n), the azimuthal quantum number (l), and the magnetic quantum number (m).

Step-by-step explanation:

The energy levels of the hydrogen atom depend on the values of the principal quantum number (n), the azimuthal quantum number (l), and the magnetic quantum number (m). The principal quantum number (n) determines the general range for the value of energy and the probable distances that the electron can be from the nucleus. The azimuthal quantum number (l) determines the shape of the orbital, and the magnetic quantum number (m) determines the orientation of the orbitals of the same l value with respect to one another.