NEETChemistryStructure of Atom
What factors determine the energy of an electron in a multi-electron atom?
Options
- APrincipal quantum number (shell)
- BAzimuthal quantum number (subshell)
- CSpin quantum number
- DMagnetic quantum number
Correct answer
A. Principal quantum number (shell)
Step-by-step solution
The energy of an electron in a multi-electron atom depends not only on its principal quantum number (shell) but also on its azimuthal quantum number (subshell).