The orientation in space 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 (ms). E) None of these choices are correct.

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The magnetic quantum number (m_l) determines the orientation of an atomic orbital in space.

The Orientation in Space of an Atomic Orbital Is Associated