Magnetic Quantum Number

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Magnetic Quantum Number

### Formula:

$$m_l=-l,0,+l$$

### Terminologies:

- $$m_l$$ β†’ Magnetic quantum number; represents orientation of orbital in space.

- l β†’ Azimuthal quantum number.

### Usage:

- Used to determine number and orientation of orbitals in a subshell.

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