Identify the set of four quantum numbers that could represent the electron lost to form the K ION from the K atom. A) n = 3, l = 1, m_l = 1, m_s = - B) n = 4, l = 1, m_l = 1, m_s = + C) n = 4, l = 4, m_l = 0, m_s = - D) n = 4, l = 0, m_l = 0, m_s = + E) n = 3, l = 0, m_l = 1, m_s = +

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The electron lost to form the K+ ion would have the same quantum numbers as the valence electron in K, but with a different spin quantum number (since it has been removed from the atom). The valence electron in K has the quantum numbers n = 4, l = 0, mS = 0, and mℓ = 0. The only choice that fits these requirements and has a different spin quantum number is D.

Identify the Set of Four Quantum Numbers That Could Represent