Question
How many quantum numbers specify an:
  1. Electron,
  2. Orbital? Name them.

Answer

  1. Four quantum numbers $'n\ ', 'l\ ', 'm\ '$ and $'s\ '$ specify an electron.
  2. Three quantum numbers, principal $(n)$, azimuthal $(l)$ and magnetic $(\text{m}_l)$ specify an orbital.

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