Lesson: Quantum Numbers Chemistry • Second Year of Secondary School

In this lesson, we will learn how to use quantum numbers to describe an electron within an atom.

Lesson Plan

Students will be able to

name the four quantum numbers that describe an electron within an atom,
describe each of the four quantum numbers and its notation,
identify the different values each quantum number can have,
describe the relationship between each of the quantum numbers and atomic orbitals,
write the quantum number for a particular electron within an atom,
determine the total number of electrons that can be assigned to each quantum number (e.g., can have 8 electrons max; , can have 6 electrons max).