Interpretation:
The quantum numbers of each electron of the element with the electron configuration
Concept introduction:
The principle quantum number
The principle quantum number designates the orbital size. The
Answer to Problem 84QP
Solution:
The quantum numbers for the electrons in
The quantum numbers for the electrons in
The quantum numbers for the electrons in
The quantum numbers for the electrons in
The name of the element is magnesium.
Explanation of Solution
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For
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Since the total number of electrons in the element is 12, the element is magnesium.
There are 12 electrons in the element having electron configuration
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