Atomic Structure & Periodicity
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Atomic Structure & Periodicity
Magnetic Quantum Number
The quantum number mₗ that specifies the spatial orientation of an orbital relative to an applied magnetic field.
Atomic Structure & PeriodicityMass Number
The total number of protons and neutrons in an atomic nucleus.
Atomic Structure & PeriodicityMetallic Character
The tendency of an element to lose electrons and display typical metallic properties such as lustre, malleability and conductivity.
Atomic Structure & PeriodicityMetalloid
An element with properties intermediate between those of metals and non-metals, lying along the periodic table's staircase.