The size of an atomic orbital is associated with A) the principal quantum number (n). B) the angular momentum quantum number (l). C) the magnetic quantum number (m_l). D) the spin quantum number (m_s). E) the angular momentum and magnetic quantum numbers, together.

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The size of an atomic orbital is related to its principal quantum number (n). As the value of n increases, the orbital becomes larger and electrons are found farther away from the nucleus.

The Size of an Atomic Orbital Is Associated with