Which one of the following represents an acceptable set of quantum numbers for an electron in an atom? (arranged as n,l,m_l,and m_s) A)3, 0, 0, -1/2 B)3, -1, -4, 1/2 C)3, -3, 1, -1/2 D)0, 2, 1, 0 E)3, 3, 4, 3

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The quantum numbers are labeled as n, l, ml, and ms where n is the principal quantum number, l is the angular momentum quantum number, ml is the magnetic quantum number, and ms is the spin quantum number.
For an electron in an atom, the principal quantum number must be a positive integer, and the angular momentum quantum number (l) must be an integer between 0 and n-1.
The magnetic quantum number (ml) depends on the value of l and can range from -l to +l, in integer steps.
The spin quantum number (ms) can be either +1/2 or -1/2.
From the given choices, only (A) satisfies these conditions, where n=3, l=0, ml=0, and ms=-1/2.

Which One of the Following Represents an Acceptable Set of Quantum