Interpretation:
The electron that is on average closer to the nucleus whether an electron in a
Concept introduction: The quantum numbers are used to predict the distribution of electrons in the atom. There are four types of quantum numbers according to Schrodinger’s wave equations. These quantum numbers are,
Principal quantum number
According to the Aufbau principle firstly the atomic orbitals of lower energy level is to be filled up before filling up the atomic orbitals of higher energy levels in the ground state of an atom.
To determine: If an electron in a
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