The principal quantum number of an atom represents:

  • A
    Size of the orbital
  • B
    Spin angular momentum
  • C
    Orbital angular momentum
  • D
    Space orientation of the orbital

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The shape of $2p$ orbital is

Which of the following statements are true?
$(A)$ The subsidiary quantum number $\ell$ describes the shape of the orbital occupied by the electron.
$(B)$ The image shows the boundary surface diagram of the $2p_x$ orbital.
$(C)$ The $+$ and $-$ signs in the wave function of the $2p_x$ orbital refer to charge.
$(D)$ The wave function of the $2p_x$ orbital is zero everywhere in the $yz$ plane.

Identify the correct statements:
a) In an atom,the maximum number of electrons with $n=4$ and $m_s=+\frac{1}{2}$ is $16$.
b) There are $4$ subshells associated with $n=5$.
c) $n=2, l=1, m_l=0$ and $m_s=-\frac{1}{2}$ is a possible set of quantum numbers.
d) The number of radial nodes for $3s$ orbital is $2$.

The atom of the element having atomic number $14$ should have:

Which of the following sets of quantum numbers belongs to the highest energy?

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