The electron states in an atom which constitute a single shell all have:
A) the same value of n
B) the same value of
C) the same value of n and the same value of
D) the same value of and the same value of
E) the same set of all four quantum numbers

Question

The electron states in an atom which constitute a single shell all have:
A) the same value of n 
B) the same value of 
C) the same value of n and the same value of 
D) the same value of and the same value of 
E) the same set of all four quantum numbers

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

All the electrons in a shell have the same value of the principal quantum number (n), which represents the energy level of the electron. Other quantum numbers, such as the angular momentum (l), magnetic (m), and spin (s) quantum numbers, can vary within a shell.

The Electron States in an Atom Which Constitute a Single