The orientation of an atomic orbital is governed by:
The orientation of an atomic orbital is governed by:
principal quantum number
azimuthal quantum number
spin quantum number
magnetic quantum number
Solution
The orientation of an atomic orbital is governed by the magnetic quantum number.
Related Theory
Magnetic Quantum Number ( $m$ ) specifies the orientation in space of an orbital of a given energy (n) and shape (I).
1. Caution
$n, l, m_l$ specify the particular orbital of interest, and $m_s$ specifies how many electrons can occupy that orbital.