To determine the quantum numbers for the valence electron of Rubidium (Rb, Z=37):
- Electronic Configuration: Rubidium is an alkali metal located in Group 1 and Period 5 of the periodic table. Its electronic configuration corresponds to the noble gas Krypton (Z=36) followed by one electron in the next shell.
- Configuration: [Kr]5s1
- Identify Quantum Numbers for the 5s electron:
- Principal Quantum Number (n): The electron is in the 5th shell, so n=5.
- Azimuthal Quantum Number (l): The electron is in an 's' subshell. For s-orbitals, l=0.
- Magnetic Quantum Number (m): The value of m ranges from −l to +l. Since l=0, m=0.
- Spin Quantum Number (s): Can be +1/2 or −1/2. The option +1/2 is standard.
- Conclusion: The set is 5,0,0,+1/2.