21 Chemistry -- Atomic Structure

Which quantum number specifies the energy of an electron in an atom?

Which quantum number specifies the energy of an electron in an atom?


The principle quantum number, is represented by "n" where "n" represents the most probable distance of an electron from the nucleus. If n = 1 then it means the electron is in the first shell but if it gains electron and jumps to another shell then the value of n increases - farther is the electron from the nucleus, higher will be the energy stored in the electron and nearer is it to the nucleus, lower will be it's energy. So we can say that Principal Quantum numbers specifies the energy of an electron in an atom.

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