Chapter 6, Problem 78QAP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

A table which is similar to table 6.3 from the given values of n should be prepared and the electronic configuration of an atom with eight electrons should be given.

Concept introduction:

The energy of an electron is determined by its principal quantum number ‘n’ which denotes the principal energy level of an electron. Each principal energy level of an electron contains a sublevel which is denoted by the symbol ‘l’.

This ‘l’ is also known as azimuthal quantum number. The third quantum number m_l describes the orbital associated with the given sublevel. This quantum number has values ranging from −l to +l. The total number of electrons in an atom is equal to its atomic number.