Go Figure 6.26 Part A From this figure, why are there only two possible values f

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Go Figure 6.26

Part A

From this figure, why are there only two possible values for the spin quantum number?

Go Figure 6.26

Electron spin. The electron behaves as if it were spinning about an axis, thereby generating a magnetic field whose direction depends on the direction of spin. The two directions for the magnetic field correspond to the two possible values for the spin quantum number, ms.

Part A

From this figure, why are there only two possible values for the spin quantum number?

A. There are only two possible values for the spin quantum number because an electron can move only in 2 directions: up and down. B. There are only two possible values for the spin quantum number because an electron can move only in 2 directions: left and right. C. There are only two possible values for the spin quantum number because an electron can spin only in 2 directions: clockwise and anticlockwise.

Explanation / Answer

C. There are only two possible values for the spin quantum number because an electron can spin only in 2 directions: clockwise and anticlockwise.

For the electrons to occupy a single orbital they must be spin paired or opposite spins that is clockwise and anticlocwise

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