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**Quantum Numbers for a 5f Electron**

**Question:**
Which set of quantum numbers would describe a 5f electron? The quantum numbers are arranged as \( n, l, m_l \), and \( m_s \).

**Options:**
1. \( 5, 4, -2, +\frac{1}{2} \)
2. \( 3, 5, +1, -\frac{1}{2} \)
3. \( 4, 3, +3, -\frac{1}{2} \)
4. \( 5, 3, -2, +\frac{1}{2} \)
5. \( 5, 3, -2, 1 \)

**Explanation:**
For a 5f electron, the principal quantum number (\( n \)) is 5, the azimuthal quantum number (\( l \)) for an f orbital is 3, the magnetic quantum number (\( m_l \)) can range from -3 to +3, and the spin quantum number (\( m_s \)) can be either +\(\frac{1}{2}\) or -\(\frac{1}{2}\).

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Transcribed Image Text:**Quantum Numbers for a 5f Electron** **Question:** Which set of quantum numbers would describe a 5f electron? The quantum numbers are arranged as \( n, l, m_l \), and \( m_s \). **Options:** 1. \( 5, 4, -2, +\frac{1}{2} \) 2. \( 3, 5, +1, -\frac{1}{2} \) 3. \( 4, 3, +3, -\frac{1}{2} \) 4. \( 5, 3, -2, +\frac{1}{2} \) 5. \( 5, 3, -2, 1 \) **Explanation:** For a 5f electron, the principal quantum number (\( n \)) is 5, the azimuthal quantum number (\( l \)) for an f orbital is 3, the magnetic quantum number (\( m_l \)) can range from -3 to +3, and the spin quantum number (\( m_s \)) can be either +\(\frac{1}{2}\) or -\(\frac{1}{2}\). **Graph/Diagram:** The question does not include any graphs or diagrams. The options are provided in a list format with circular radio buttons for selection. Each option is a sequence of four numbers following the format of \( n, l, m_l \), and \( m_s \).
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