Solution of the Schrödinger wave equation for the hydrogen atom results in a set of functions (orbitals) that describe the behavior of the electron. Each function is characterized by three quantum numbers: n, l, and ml.

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Solution of the Schrödinger wave equation for the hydrogen atom results in a set of functions (orbitals) that describe the behavior of the electron. Each function is characterized by three quantum numbers: n, l, and ml.


If the value of n = 2
... The quantum number l can have values from ____  to____.
... The total number of orbitals possible at the n = 2 energy level is____.


If the value of l = 0
... The quantum number ml can have values from _____to_____ .
... The total number of orbitals possible at the l = 0 sublevel is_____.

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