If the quantum number (n, l, ml) for an electron are (5, 3, 0) what orbital is the electron in

orbital 3 also called orbital f

Explanation:

In the resolution of the Schrödinger equation for the three-dimensional hydrogen atom with spherical coordinates three constants appear, which are related, these constants are called quantum numbers.

The first one is the number n called the main quantum number and its value ranges from to infinity

The second number is called the orbital quantum number (l) and has values from zero to n-1

The third number corresponds to the magnetic orbital quantum number and thymus values from - l to l

Let us apply to our case, state (5, 3, 0) corresponds to a state in period 5 of

the quantum number, with orbital 3 also called orbital f and with magnetic number 0 that e spherical