Quantum Numbers and Atomic Orbitals - A comprehensive guide to understanding the fundamental principles of electron configuration and quantum mechanics in atoms.
• The four quantum numbers (principal, secondary, magnetic, and spin) define the unique state and properties of electrons in atoms
• Atomic orbitals represent probability distributions of electron locations, characterized by specific combinations of quantum numbers
• The Aufbau principle guides electron configuration by filling lowest energy orbitals first
• Each orbital can hold a maximum of two electrons with opposite spins