Question

From the following sets of quantum numbers, state which are possible. Explain why the others are not possible.

Answer 1

1. The set of quantum numbers is not possible because the minimum value of n can be 1 and not zero. 

2. The set of quantum numbers is possible. 

3. The set of quantum numbers is not possible because, for n = 1,1 cannot be equal to 1. It can have 0 value. 

4. The set of quantum numbers is not possible because for l = 0, m₁ ; cannot be +1. It must be zero. 

5. The set of quantum numbers is not possible because, for n = 3, l = 3. 

6. The set of quantum numbers is possible.