How many electrons in an atom can have each of the

Solution 11P:

Here, we are going to find out the total number of electrons in each orbital.

Step 1:

There are four quantum numbers.

The Principal Quantum Number (n):

The principal quantum number determines the overall size and energy of an orbital. It is an integer.

The possible values are n = 1, 2, 3,..

The Angular Momentum Quantum Number (l): The angular momentum quantum

determines the shape of the orbital. The possible values of l are 0, 1, 2,...., (n - 1).

The Magnetic Quantum Number (ml): The magnetic quantum number specifies the orientation of the orbital. The values of ml will be -l to +l.

The Spin Quantum Number (ms): The spin quantum number specifies the orientation of

the spin of the electron. For an electron the ms =+½ or -½

Therefore,