Which quantum divides shells into orbitals?

hakmuz

1 year ago

It is Magnetic.
While Principal quantum number determines te energy level, azimunthal determines the energy sub level, and magnetic determines the number of fold degenerate orbitals.

booklady2009

1 year ago

Its principal

chindongnaan

4 years ago

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hakmuz

1 year ago

The correct answer is: D. Magnetic

Explanation:
Let’s break down the quantum numbers and what they do:

Quantum Number Symbol Function
Principal
𝑛
n Defines the shell/energy level (e.g., 1, 2, 3...)
Azimuthal (Angular)
ℓ
ℓ Divides the shell into subshells (s, p, d, f...)
Magnetic
𝑚
ℓ
m
ℓ
​
Divides subshells into orbitals (e.g., px, py, pz) ✅
Spin
𝑚
𝑠
m
s
​
Describes electron spin (+½ or –½)
So the magnetic quantum number
(
𝑚
ℓ
)
(m
ℓ
​
) is the one that divides subshells into individual orbitals.

✅ Final Answer: D. Magnetic







The correct answer is: D. Magnetic

Explanation:
Let’s break down the quantum numbers and what they do:

Quantum Number Symbol Function
Principal
𝑛
n Defines the shell/energy level (e.g., 1, 2, 3...)
Azimuthal (Angular)
ℓ
ℓ Divides the shell into subshells (s, p, d, f...)
Magnetic
𝑚
ℓ
m
ℓ
​
Divides subshells into orbitals (e.g., px, py, pz) ✅
Spin
𝑚
𝑠
m
s
​
Describes electron spin (+½ or –½)
So the magnetic quantum number
(
𝑚
ℓ
)
(m
ℓ
​
) is the one that divides subshells into individual orbitals.

✅ Final Answer: D. Magnetic

booklady2009

1 year ago

Sorry ,my school is correct