The number of orbitals in 4th shell = n2 - 42 = 16 Since each orbital can accommodate a maximum of two electrons with opposite spin, therefore each orbital has one electron with ms = - 1/2 .
Hence there will be 16 electrons with ms = - 1/2 .
From the following sets of quantum numbers, state which are possible. Explain why others are not permitted.
(i) n = 1, l = 0, m = +1, s = +1/2
(ii) n = 2, l = 1, m =-1, s = -1/2
(iii) n = 2, l =2, m = 0, s = -1/2
(iv) n =2, l =1, m = 0, s =+1/2