Q. If $n = 3,\ l = 0\ and\ m = 0$, then atomic number is

A) 12 or 13
B) 13 or 14
C) 10 or 11
D) 11 or 12
Explanation

(d)
The values of quantum number will give idea about the last subshell of element. From that value we can find the atomic number of element, $n = 3$ means 3rd-shell
$\begin{matrix}
l = 0 \\
m = 0
\end{matrix}\}$means subshell
It means it is 3$s$-subshell which can have 1 or 2 electrons.
∴ Configuration of element is
$1s^{2},2s^{2},2p^{6},3s^{1 - 2}$
∴ Atomic $i.e$., number is 11 or 12.

Dr. Abubacker
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