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Magnetic quantum number

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Tiny bits in an atom move in ways.

Atomic orbitals spdf m-eigenstates.png
Atomic orbitals spdf m-eigenstates.png
They can spin or turn. This tells us where they are. It helps us learn how they work. It is like a tiny dance. Can you imagine a tiny dance?
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Vector model of orbital angular momentum.svg

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