Atomic Orbital
As we know that electrons behave like waves and the position of the electron inside the atom can easily be defined with the help of the wave theory of quantum mechanics by solving the Schrodinger wave equation at the specific energy level of an atom.
These wave functions that define the position of an electron inside an atom are called atomic orbitals. These orbitals are the places that have the highest probability of finding the electron. There are four types of orbitals inside an atom
- s – orbital
- p – orbital
- d – orbital
- f – orbital
Atomic orbitals are also defined as the physical space inside the atom where the probability of finding the electron is highest.
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Quantum Numbers
Quantum numbers in Chemistry, are the sets of numbers that describe an electron’s orbit and movement within an atom. When the quantum numbers of all the electrons in a given atom are added together, they must satisfy the Schrodinger equation.
Quantum numbers are the set of numbers used to describe the position and energy of an electron in an atom. There are four types of quantum numbers: principal, azimuthal, magnetic, and spin. Quantum numbers represent the values of a quantum system’s conserved quantities.
Let’s learn about all the quantum numbers in detail in this article.
Table of Content
- What are Quantum Numbers?
- Types of Quantum Numbers
- Significance of Quantum Numbers
- Atomic Orbital
- Other Laws Related to the Position and Path of Electrons