How many possible sets of quantum numbers or electron states are there in the 5f subshell?
A)2
B)6
C)8
D)10
E)14

Name: How many possible sets of quantum numbers or electron states are there in the 5f subshell? A)2 B)6 C)8 D)10 E)14
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The 5f subshell has n=5 and l=3. For l=3, the magnetic quantum number m_l can have values from -3 to +3, giving 7 possible values. Each of these can have two possible spin states (m_s = +1/2 or -1/2), resulting in 7*2 = 14 possible electron states.

How Many Possible Sets of Quantum Numbers or Electron States