Identify the correct values for a 1s sublevel. A) n = 3, l = 1, m_l = 0 B) n = 2, l = 1, m_l = -2 C) n = 1, l = 0, m_l = 0 D) n = 2, l = 0, m_l = 0 E) n = 4, l = -1, m_l = -2

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For a 1s sublevel, the principle quantum number (n) must be 1 and the angular momentum quantum number (l) must be 0. The magnetic quantum number (m) can only be 0, which means the electron is in the spherically symmetric sublevel with no directional orientation. Therefore, option C (n = 1, l = 0, m = 0) is the only correct choice.

Identify the Correct Values for a 1s Sublevel