What are the possibilities of the spin quantum number for Mg? A) m_s = 1 B) m_s = 0 C) m_s = +1/2 D) m_s = - ½ E) Both C and D

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The spin quantum number, denoted by ms, has two possible values: +1/2 or -1/2. Therefore, options A, B, and C are not correct as they contain values other than +1/2 or -1/2 for the spin quantum number. Option D is correct as it gives the only possible values for the spin quantum number for Mg, which are +1/2 and -1/2. Option E is also correct as it contains both the correct answer (D) and an incorrect answer (C).

What Are the Possibilities of the Spin Quantum Number for Mg