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What are quantum numbers?

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1. The electron in an atom can be characterized by a set of four quantum numbers, namely – principal quantum number (n), azimuthal quantum number (l), magnetic quantum number (m) and spin quantum number (s). 

2. When Schrodinger equation is solved for a wave function φ, the solution contains the first three quantum numbers n, 1 and m. 

3. The fourth quantum number arises due to the spinning of the electron about its own axis.



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