What set of quantum numbers n, l,m,ms is invalid
An invalid set of quantum numbers would not follow the rules of the allowed values for each quantum number. Here are the general rules:
- The principal quantum number (n) can be any positive integer (1, 2, 3, ...)
- The azimuthal quantum number (l) can be any integer from 0 to (n-1). In other words, l can have values of 0, 1, 2, ..., n-1.
- The magnetic quantum number (m) can have values from -l to +l, including 0.
- The spin quantum number (ms) can either be +1/2 or -1/2.
Using these rules, an invalid set of quantum numbers could be, for example:
- n = 0 (n cannot be zero)
- l = 4, n = 2 (l cannot be greater than or equal to n)
- m = -3, l = 2 (m must be between -l and +l, inclusive)
- ms = 0 (ms must be either +1/2 or -1/2)
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To determine which set of quantum numbers is invalid, we need to review the rules and limitations that each quantum number must follow.
1. The principal quantum number (n) must be a positive integer (n = 1, 2, 3, ...).
2. The azimuthal quantum number (l) must be an integer value from 0 to (n-1).
3. The magnetic quantum number (m) must be an integer value ranging from -l to +l.
4. The spin quantum number (ms) must have a value of either +1/2 or -1/2.
Let's consider the sets of quantum numbers you provided:
1. Set 1: n = 3, l = 2, m = -3, ms = +1/2
2. Set 2: n = 4, l = 3, m = 2, ms = +3/2
3. Set 3: n = 2, l = 3, m = 1, ms = -1/2
4. Set 4: n = 5, l = 6, m = -5, ms = -1/2
Now, let's analyze each set of quantum numbers:
1. Set 1: n = 3, l = 2, m = -3, ms = +1/2
This set appears to be valid since all values fall within the allowed ranges.
2. Set 2: n = 4, l = 3, m = 2, ms = +3/2
This set is invalid because the azimuthal quantum number (l) cannot be greater than or equal to the principal quantum number (n). In this case, n = 4, l = 3, which violates the rules.
3. Set 3: n = 2, l = 3, m = 1, ms = -1/2
This set is invalid because the azimuthal quantum number (l) cannot be greater than or equal to the principal quantum number (n). In this case, n = 2, l = 3, which violates the rules.
4. Set 4: n = 5, l = 6, m = -5, ms = -1/2
This set is invalid because the azimuthal quantum number (l) cannot be greater than or equal to the principal quantum number (n). In this case, n = 5, l = 6, which violates the rules.
Therefore, the sets that are invalid are Set 2, Set 3, and Set 4.