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ane
Feb 23, 2008, 07:44 AM
Could someone explain me clearly the cuantik number(n,l,m and s) I understand n and s cuantik number but l,m are a few ununderstanding...
Capuchin
Feb 23, 2008, 10:05 AM
I assume you mean quantum or quantic numbers, not "cuantik" because I have no idea what that is.
l is the quantum number that specifies the angular momentum of the electron, this is what defines the electron's orbit for instance l=0 is an s orbital, l=1 is a p, l=2 is a d and so on.
m is the magnetic quantum number, it determines the energy shift of an orbital when an external magnetic field is applied, which are quantized to a number of levels dependent on the angular quantum number, l.
Is that clearer?
ane
Feb 27, 2008, 12:05 PM
Thanks a lot Capuchin... and yes it was my mistake it does not write cuantik but quantic... your answer helped me very much... thanks again
Capuchin
Feb 27, 2008, 12:23 PM
To be honest with you, quantic is not the right word either, they are called quantum numbers.
ane
Feb 28, 2008, 10:42 AM
Really... ok I thought that this sound (quantic) just like in my language... thanks for your honestly... and for your help too.