(a) By means of a simple table, summarize the four quantum numbers that are assi

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(a) By means of a simple table, summarize the four quantum numbers that are assigned to electrons confined in any atom. Include expressions for the allowed values of each quantum number.

(b) Write down

(i) Pauli’s exclusion principle (ii) Hund’s rule.

What other principle needs to be employed in determining the electronic structure of the ground state of an atom?

(c) Very briefly explain the main horizontal and vertical features of the Periodic Table in terms of the electronic structure and relevant quantum numbers.

(d) Write down in standard notation the electronic structure for the four lightest elements in Group 0 of the Periodic Table. Hence comment on the chemical characteristics of the elements in this group.

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