The quantum mechanical model of the hydrogen atom requires that if the orbital quantum number of the hydrogen atom is 7,there will be how many permitted orbital magnetic quantum numbers?
A)6
B)7
C)14
D)15
E)49

Question

The quantum mechanical model of the hydrogen atom requires that if the orbital quantum number of the hydrogen atom is 7,there will be how many permitted orbital magnetic quantum numbers?
A)6
B)7
C)14
D)15
E)​49

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The orbital magnetic quantum number (ml) can take on values from -l to +l, including 0. For l = 7, the values of ml range from -7 to +7, giving a total of 15 possible values.

The Quantum Mechanical Model of the Hydrogen Atom Requires That