Which of the following quantum numbers describes the size and energy of an orbital?
A) magnetic quantum number
B) principal quantum number
C) angular momentum quantum number
D) spin quantum number
E) Schrödinger quantum number

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The principal quantum number describes the size and energy of an orbital. Larger values of n correspond to orbitals with higher energy and are also located farther from the nucleus.

Which of the Following Quantum Numbers Describes the Size and Energy