Spin Quantum Number

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Spin Quantum Number

### Formula:

$$m_s=+\frac{1}{2},-\frac{1}{2}$$

### Terminologies:

- m_s → Spin quantum number; represents spin direction of electron.

- +1/2 → Clockwise spin.

- −1/2 → Anticlockwise spin.

### Usage:

- Used to represent spin state of electrons.

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