Multielectron Atoms: an Atom Has Completely Filled Inner Shells and a Single

Multiple Choice

Multielectron atoms: An atom has completely filled inner shells and a single valence electron in an excited p state. The filled inner shells have an orbital momentum equal to zero. A magnetic field is applied, defining the z-axis along the field. Which of the following sets of angles are possible angles between the magnetic field and the orbital angular momentum?

A) 45°
B) 90°
C) 45°, 90°
D) 45°, 135°
E) 45°, 90°, 135°