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How many electrons in an atom can have quantum numbers n = 3 and ml = +1 — JEE Chemistry

VCVarun Choudhary · 11 Asked 2mo ago 634 views 1 answer

How many electrons in an atom can have quantum numbers $n = 3$ and $m_l = +1$?

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VAVidaara Admin ✓ Vidaara Team ✓ Accepted · 1mo ago ▲ 19

For $n = 3$: $l$ can be 0, 1, 2.

$m_l = +1$ is possible for $l = 1$ (one orbital: $3p$) and $l = 2$ (one orbital: $3d$).

Each orbital holds 2 electrons ($m_s = +\frac{1}{2}$ and $-\frac{1}{2}$):

$$Total = 2 + 2 = 4 electrons$$

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RB
Does this approach generalise to the JEE Advanced version of this question?
Ritika Bose · 1mo ago
SD
Underrated solution. The way you set it up makes it almost obvious.
Siddharth Das · 1mo ago
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Is there a faster shortcut for this in the actual exam? Time is tight.
ChloeLefevre13 · 1mo ago
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