Physics: Principles with Applications (7th Edition)

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Chapter 28 - Quantum Mechanics of Atoms - Problems - Page 827: 31

Answer

The electron has n= 3 and $\mathcal{l}= 2$.

Work Step by Step

The values of $m_{\mathcal{l}}$ range from $-\mathcal{l}$ to $\mathcal{l}$. Thus, for $m_{\mathcal{l}}=2$, $\mathcal{l}\geq 2$. The possible values of $\mathcal{l}$ are from 0 to (n-1). The lowest possible energy state is achieved for minimum n, which happens if $\mathcal{l}= 2$ and n= 3.
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