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Atomic Structure Magnetic Quantum Number

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For electrons in the shell n = 2, what distinct values of mℓ are possible?

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Correct Answer: C) 3 values

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For n = 2: ℓ = 0 or 1. The possible mℓ values are −1, 0 and +1. Therefore, three distinct values are possible.

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