Quantum Number | Name | Value | Meaning |
n | Principal Quantum Number | Integer (1, 2, 3, .). | Shell |
l | Angular Momentum | 0 to n-1 | Type of orbital (s, p, d, f) |
ml | Magnetic Quantum Number | -l to +l | Orientation |
ms | Spin | + or - 1/2 | Electron Spin |
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