Quantum Theory Quantum numbers: a given electron has a set of four quantum numbers
- no two electrons can occupy the same space n - principle quantum number 1, 2, 3,... k, l, m,...
2n2 = max. # of electrons in the shell l - azimuthal quantum number - related to angular momentum and shape of the
electron cloud around the nucleus
l values = 0 to n-1
s, p, d, f (sharp, primary, diffuse,
fundamental/fine) m - magnetic quantum number - related to the spatial orientation of the orbital
m values = -l,...,0,...+l s - spin quantum number s values = + or - 1/2
Note: d-electrons are important in creating color in minerals
