What quantum numbers specify a 2s orbital?
1 Answer
Jun 16, 2014
Principal = 2 Azimuthal = 0
The principal number tells us which energy level an electron is in. The 2s sublevel is in energy level 2
The azimuthal quantum number tells us which sublevel an electron is in. Here the electrons are in an s sublevel. (s=0, p=1, d=2, f=3)
