Suppose the first two quantum numbers assigned to an atom are: (n = 4, l = 3). What are the possible m_l quantum numbers? A) 0 only B) − 2, − 1, 0, 1, 2 C) − 3, − 2, − 1, 0, 1, 2, 3 D) − 1, − 1/2, 0, 1/2, 1

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The magnetic quantum number (ml) can range from -l to +l, including zero. For l = 3, the possible ml values are -3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3.

Suppose the First Two Quantum Numbers Assigned to an Atom