The quantum state of a particle can be specified by giving a complete set of quantum numbers (n,l, ml,ms). How many different qu

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antum states are possible if the principal quantum number is n = 5?

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GarryVolchara [31] · Answer 1 · 2022-12-24T16:07:13+03:00

The total number of different quantum states are possible if the principal quantum number is n = 5 are 50.

<h3>What is quantum number?</h3>

Quantum number is the set of numbers that describe the position and energy of the electron in an atom.

The allowed orbital quantum numbers l and ml are

0 ............1

-1, 0, +1 .................3

-2, -1, 0, 1, 2 ...................5

-3, -2, -1, 0,1 ,2,3...................7

-4,-3,-2,-1,-,1,2,3,4....................9

Total = 2 x (1+3+5+7+9)

= 50

Thus, 50 different quantum states are possible.

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