A shell is defined by ________ A)the quantum number. B)the m_l quantum number. C)the m_s quantum number. D)the n quantum number. E)both the and m_l quantum numbers.

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A shell is defined solely by the principal quantum number (n) which determines the energy level and size of the orbital. The other quantum numbers (such as 11eaa952_9bd0_3f89_ae90_51fb8d507a1a_TB3835_11, m_l, and m_s) describe more specific properties of the electron's behavior within that shell.

A Shell Is Defined by ________