Wednesday 26 September 2018

Azimuthal quantum number

Azimuthal quantum number


The azimuthal quantum number is a quantum number for an atomic orbital that determines its orbital angular momentum and describes the shape of the orbital. ... It is also known as the orbital angular momentum quantum number, orbital quantum number or second quantum number.

Symbol

Its symbol is l.

Shapes

In shell s it have a spherical shape.
In shell p it have a dumbell shape.
In shell d it have a cloverleaf shape.
In shell f it have a too complex shape.

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