Chapter 11, Problem 33E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The reason behind the overlapping of energies of the principal energy levels of an atom is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

The quantum mechanical model is both mathematical and conceptual. This model uses four quantum numbers to describe electron energy such as the principal energy level, the sublevel, the orbital, and the number of electrons in an orbital. Both principal energy level and sublevel identify a specific sublevel.