For an electron in K-shell, the correct four quantum numbers are represented by;
Correct answer: C. Option C
- A. Option A
- B. Option B
- C. Option C
- D. Option D
Explanation
The correct four quantum numbers for an electron in the K-shell are: Principal quantum number (n) = 1 Azimuthal quantum number (l) = 0 Magnetic quantum number (m) = 0 Spin quantum number (s) = +1/2 or -1/2 The principal quantum number (n) determines the energy level and distance from the nucleus, and for the K-shell, it has a value of 1. The azimuthal quantum number (l) determines the shape of the electron's orbital, and for the K-shell, it has a value of 0, indicating that the electron is in an s orbital. The magnetic quantum number (m) specifies the orientation of the orbital in space, and for an s orbital, it can only have a value of 0. The spin quantum number (s) indicates the direction of the electron's spin, and it can have a value of +1/2 or -1/2.
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