Difference between Principle and Azimuthal quantum number
Principle quantum number |
Azimuthal quantum number |
The number describe the size of an electron orbital is called principle quantum number. | The number describe the angular momentum of electron in an atom. |
The principle quantum number denoted by n. | The azimuthal quantum number denoted by l. |
The most probable distance between nucleus and electrons is describe by principle quantum number. | The shape of orbital is describe by Azimuthal quantum number. |
The value of principle quantum number can be any integer with positive value that is greater than or equal to one. | The value of azimuthal quantum number can be indicate s, p, d, or f subshell. |
The decrease in value of n for an electron is emission. | The value of azimuthal quantum number range between 0 and (n-1) |
Example of principle quantum number is :- when electrons loss their energy they jump back into lower shell in s, p, d, or f. | Example of azimuthal quantum number is :-
If n=3 , the azimuthal quantum number can take the value 0, 1 and 2. |