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Key Equations

Orbital angular momentum L=l(l+1)
z-component of orbital angular momentum Lz=m
Radial probability density function P(r)dr=|ψn00|24πr2dr
Spin angular momentum S=s(s+1)
z-component of spin angular momentum Sz=ms
Electron spin magnetic moment μs=(eme)S
Electron orbital magnetic dipole moment μ=(e2me)L
Potential energy associated with the magnetic
interaction between the orbital magnetic dipole
moment and an external magnetic field B
U(θ)=μzB=mμBB
Maximum number of electrons in a subshell of
a hydrogen atom
N=4l+2
Selection rule for atomic transitions in a
hydrogen-like atom
Δl=±1
Moseley’s law for X-ray production (Z1)=constantf
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