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EXAMPLE 3.2

Write the set of four quantum numbers for an

electron in a 3p orbital.

3p

3p orbital: n = 3 l = 1

Possible m values: –1, 0, +1

Each electron can have m values: –½ , +½

There are six possible ways to designate the electron:

( 3, 1, –1, +½ ) ( 3, 1, –1, –½ )

( 3, 1, 0, +½ ) ( 3, 1, 0, –½ )

( 3, 1, +1, +½ ) ( 3, 1, +1, –½ )