How many values are there for the magnetic quantum number when the value of the angular momentum quantum number is 3?
A)12
B)7
C)1
D)4
E)15

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The magnetic quantum number can have values ranging from -l to +l, including zero. For an angular momentum quantum number (l) of 3, the magnetic quantum numbers can be -3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, making a total of 7 possible values.

How Many Values Are There for the Magnetic Quantum Number