What is the spin quantum number (m_s) for an electron with a clockwise spin?

Practice Questions

Q1
What is the spin quantum number (m_s) for an electron with a clockwise spin?
  1. -1/2
  2. 0
  3. +1/2
  4. 1

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the spin quantum number (m_s) for an electron with a clockwise spin?
  • Step 1: Understand that electrons have a property called 'spin', which can be thought of as a tiny magnetic field.
  • Step 2: Recognize that the spin of an electron can be in one of two states: clockwise or counterclockwise.
  • Step 3: Know that the spin quantum number (m_s) is used to describe these two states.
  • Step 4: Remember that for an electron with clockwise spin, the spin quantum number (m_s) is defined as +1/2.
  • Step 5: Conclude that if an electron has a clockwise spin, its spin quantum number (m_s) is +1/2.
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