Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation:
The notation of subshell if
Concept Introduction:
The acceptable wave function is characterized by a set of four quantum numbers. These quantum numbers are related to the shape, size of the electron wave and the location of the electron in space.
1. These quantum numbers are represented by
2. The notation of subshell is used to determine by a combination of both principal quantum number and angular quantum number. In notation, numerical values of
3. The quantum number
4. The quantum number
(a)
Answer to Problem 7.54QE
The given combination of quantum numbers is not allowed.
Explanation of Solution
The value of principal quantum number
If the value of
The value of magnetic quantum number
The value of electron spin quantum number
Since value of
(b)
Interpretation:
The notation of subshell if
Concept Introduction:
Refer to part (a).
(b)
Answer to Problem 7.54QE
The given combination of quantum numbers is not allowed.
Explanation of Solution
The value of principal quantum number
If the value of angular momentum quantum number
The value of magnetic quantum number
The value of electron spin quantum number
Since the value of
Therefore, the notation of subshell is
(c)
Interpretation:
The notation of subshell if
Concept Introduction:
Refer to part (a).
(c)
Answer to Problem 7.54QE
The notation of subshell is
Explanation of Solution
The value of principal quantum number
If the value of angular momentum quantum number
The value of magnetic quantum number
The value of electron spin quantum number
Since the value of
Therefore, the notation of subshell is
(d)
Interpretation:
The notation of subshell if
Concept Introduction:
Refer to part (a).
(d)
Answer to Problem 7.54QE
The given combination of quantum numbers is not allowed.
Explanation of Solution
The value of principal quantum number
If the value of angular momentum quantum number
The value of magnetic quantum number
The value of electron spin quantum number
Since the value of
(e)
Interpretation:
The notation of subshell if
Concept Introduction:
Refer to part (a).
(e)
Answer to Problem 7.54QE
The notation of subshell is
Explanation of Solution
The value of principal quantum number
If the value of angular momentum quantum number
The value of magnetic quantum number
The value of electron spin quantum number
Since the value of
Therefore, the notation of subshell is
(f)
Interpretation:
The notation of subshell if
Concept Introduction:
Refer to part (a).
(f)
Answer to Problem 7.54QE
The notation of subshell is
Explanation of Solution
The value of principal quantum number
If the value of angular momentum quantum number
The value of magnetic quantum number
The value of electron spin quantum number
Since the value of
Therefore, the notation of subshell is
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