The quantum mechanical model of the hydrogen atom requires that if the orbital magnetic quantum number is 3,there will be how many permitted spin magnetic quantum numbers?
A)2
B)3
C)4
D)6
E)7

Question

The quantum mechanical model of the hydrogen atom requires that if the orbital magnetic quantum number is 3,there will be how many permitted spin magnetic quantum numbers?
A)2
B)3
C)4
D)6
E)​7

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The spin magnetic quantum number, which can be either +1/2 or -1/2, is independent of the orbital magnetic quantum number. Therefore, regardless of the value of the orbital magnetic quantum number, there are always 2 permitted spin magnetic quantum numbers.

The Quantum Mechanical Model of the Hydrogen Atom Requires That