Identify the correct values for a 3p 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 = 0

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For a 3p sublevel, n (principal quantum number) is 3 and l (angular momentum quantum number) is 1. The value of mS (spin quantum number) can be either +1/2 or -1/2, but is not given in the options. The value of mL (magnetic quantum number) can be any integer value between -l and +l, which in this case is -1, 0, or +1. The correct option is A, which has n = 3, l = 1, and a value of mL that is 0.

Identify the Correct Values for a 3p Sublevel