1. Principle Q.#, n = 1, 2, 3, .... by integers, Shell(Level
Related to Average distance of e- from nucleus
2. Subsidiary Q.#, l= 0, 1, 2, ..., (n-1) by integers,
Subshell (Sublevel)
Related to shape of orbitals, each orbital of
the same shell and subshell has the same energy.
3. Magnetic Q.# , ml = -, ..., 0, ..., integers, Orbitals
Related to orientation of orbital within subshell
4. Spin Q. #, ms = +1/2, -1/2
Related to spin of e- about its own axis
max. # of e's per level = 2n2
max. # of e's /orbital = 2
# of subshells / shell = n
# of orbitals / subshell = 2 + 1
When an electron's subsidiary quantum # equals :
0 then the electron is in a "s" subshell
1 then the electron is in a "p" subshell
2 then the electron is in a "d" subshell
3 then the electron is in a "f" subshell
Hund's rule = Electrons occupy equivalent orbitals, unpaired to the
maximum extent
possible, and with their spins parallel.
Pauli exclusion principle = No two electrons in the same atom can have
the
same set of four quantum numbers; n, l , ml,
ms.
Heisenberg's uncertainty principle = One can not determines simultaneously
the
exact position and momentum (mass x velocity) of an object.