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What is the magnetic quantum number value for an element with n = 1?

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Answer:

ml= 0

Step-by-step explanation:

The magnetic quantum number usually gives information regarding the directionality of an atomic orbital. The values of the magnetic quantum number ranges between integer values that lie between +l to -l.

However, the n=1 level contains only the 1s orbital which is spherically symmetrical. The s orbital having l=0 also has magnetic quantum number (ml) =0, hence the answer.

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