How To Determine 4th Quantum Number From Energy Diagram?

Identify the last electron added in the energy diagram

Determine the orbital type for that electron from the diagram

Assign the principal quantum number n from the shell level

Assign the azimuthal quantum number l from the subshell

Determine the magnetic quantum number m_l from the specific orbital box

Determine the spin quantum number m_s from the arrow direction

Use m_s = +1/2 for an upward arrow

Use m_s = -1/2 for a downward arrow

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