Select the correct set of quantum numbers (n, l, m_l, m_s) for the highest energy electron in the ground state of potassium, K. A)4, 1, −1, ½ B)4, 1, 0, ½ C)4, 0, 1, ½ D)4, 0, 0, ½ E)4, 1, 1, ½

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The highest energy electron in potassium (K) in its ground state is in the 4s orbital, which corresponds to quantum numbers n=4, l=0, m_l=0, m_s=½.

Select the Correct Set of Quantum Numbers (N, L, Ml

Select the Correct Set of Quantum Numbers (N, L, M_l