A possible set of quantum numbers to describe an electron in a 5p subshell is A) n = 5, l = 2, m_l = 2 , m_s = +1/2 B) n = 4, l = 0, m_l = 0, m_s = - 1/2 C) n = 5, l = 0, m_l = 0, m_s = +1/2 D) n = 3, l = 1, m_l = 1, m_s = - 1/2 E) n = 5, l = 1, m_l = 0, m_s = +1/2

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For a 5p subshell, n = 5 and l = 1. The magnetic quantum number m_l can be -1, 0, or +1, and the spin quantum number m_s can be +1/2 or -1/2. Choice E fits these criteria.

A Possible Set of Quantum Numbers to Describe an Electron