GENCHEM1 Q2 Lesson 1 3
GENCHEM1 Q2 Lesson 1 3
Quantum Numbers
QUANTUM
Review of History of Atomic Model
At the end of the period the learners are
expected to
• Explain the four types of quantum numbers
and the role in determining the position and
energy of an electron in an atom;
• Demonstrate an appreciation for the role of
quantum numbers in understanding atomic
structures; and
• Accurately illustrate the spatial orientation of
orbitals.
Quantum Number
The set of numbers used to describe the position and energy of the electron in an atom
There are four quantum numbers, namely, principal quantum numbers, angular
momentum quantum number, magnetic quantum number, and spin quantum
number.
Question 3: List all the possible combinations of all four quantum numbers when n =
2, l = 1, and ml = 0.
Answer: The fourth quantum number is independent of the first three, allowing the
first three quantum numbers of two electrons to be the same. Since the spin can be
+1/2 or =-1/2, there are two combinations:
n = 2, l = 1, ml = 0, ms = +1/2 and
n = 2, l = 1, ml = 0 ms = -1/2
LESSON 2
Electron Configuration, Orbital
Diagrams and Magnetic Properties
Electron Configuration
Electron Configuration
It shows the distribution of electrons of an atom or a molecule.
Electron Configuration
Three Rules in Writing Electron
Configuration
Fluorine
9 electrons
1s22s22p5 ↑↓ ↑↓ ↑↓ ↑↓ ↑
Electron Configuration
Hund’s rule of maximum multiplicity: states that when
electrons occupy degenerate orbitals (i.e. same n and l quantum
numbers), they must first occupy the empty orbitals before double
occupying them.
Carbon
6 electrons
1s22s22p2
Electron Configuration
Pauli’s exclusion principle: states that, in an atom or
molecule, no two electrons can have the same four electronic
quantum numbers. As an orbital can contain a maximum of only
two electrons, the two electrons must have opposing spins. This
means if one is assigned an up-spin (+1/2), the other must be
down-spin (-1/2).
Electron Configuration
Abreviation = Noble gases + valence electron
K+ ↑↓ ↑↓ ↑↓ ↑↓ ↑↓ ↑↓ ↑↓ ↑↓ ↑↓ ↑
1s 2s 2p 3s 3p 4s
Loss of electron
↑↓ ↑↓ ↑↓ ↑↓ ↑↓ ↑↓ ↑↓ ↑↓ ↑↓
1s 2s 2p 3s 3p 4s
Electron Configuration
Cl- ↑↓ ↑↓ ↑↓ ↑↓ ↑↓ ↑↓ ↑↓ ↑↓ ↑
1s 2s 2p 3s 3p
Gain of electron
↑↓ ↑↓ ↑↓ ↑↓ ↑↓ ↑↓ ↑↓ ↑↓ ↑↓
1s 2s 2p 3s 3p
LESSON 3
Lewis Dot Structure and Octet
Rule
Lewis Dot Structure
What is a Lewis Dot Structure?
[Ne]3s23p4
Lewis Dot Structure
Lewis Dot Structure
Carbon
Magnesium
Sodium
Lewis Dot Structure
Covalent Bonding