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What is the quantum number associated with s-block (an l of 0? 1? 2? 3?)?

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Answer:

(n, l, m, m(s)) => (Principle QN, Orbital QN, Magnetic QN, Spin QN)

Step-by-step explanation:

n = row number => principle energy level n = 1 for Hydrogen (1st row), n = 2 for Lithium (2nd row), n = 3 for Sodium (3rd row) etc...

l = 0 => orbital QN => all have electrons entering s orbitals

m = 0 => orientation QN => spherical orbitals have m = 0

m(s) = +1/2 (1st e⁻) => spin QN

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