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For this problem, we want to know the possible values for each of the four quantum numbers.
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So to do this, we're just going to walk straight through the four different types of quantum numbers and talk about what their potential values can be.
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So starting with n, n has potential quantum numbers from one really to infinity.
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That's because n represents the principal quantum number, which can more or less be attributed to the overall energy level in question when you're talking about an electron or an orbital.
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The l quantum number is going to be able to represent any value from 0 to n minus 1.
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And the l quantum number represents the angular momentum.
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And to put it a little bit more simply, the l value can also be thought of to refer to the shape of the orbital itself.
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And i'll explain that with a brief example when we're finished going through each of these.
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The ml quantum number is the magnetic quantum number.
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And it can be listed any of the possible values for ml or anything from negative l to l.
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So once you determine what the l value is, anything from negative that value through its positive value, including zero can be a value possible for the ml quantum number...