To solve this question, we need to identify which quantum number describes the spatial orientation of orbitals.
1. Types of Quantum Numbers:
- Principal quantum number (n): Indicates the energy level or shell.
- Azimuthal quantum number (ℓ): Describes the shape of the orbital.
- Magnetic quantum number (mℓ): Describes the spatial orientation of orbitals in a magnetic field.
- Spin quantum number (ms): Represents the spin of the electron (either +½ or –½).
2. Correct Quantum Number for Spatial Orientation:
The magnetic quantum number (mℓ) defines the orientation of orbitals in space around the nucleus.
Final Answer:
Option (C) mℓ is correct.
Which of the following is/are correct with respect to the energy of atomic orbitals of a hydrogen atom?
(A) \( 1s<2s<2p<3d<4s \)
(B) \( 1s<2s = 2p<3s = 3p \)
(C) \( 1s<2s<2p<3s<3p \)
(D) \( 1s<2s<4s<3d \)
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
The energy of an electron in first Bohr orbit of H-atom is $-13.6$ eV. The magnitude of energy value of electron in the first excited state of Be$^{3+}$ is _____ eV (nearest integer value)