Chemistry: The Molecular Science (5th Edition)

Published by Cengage Learning
ISBN 10: 1285199049
ISBN 13: 978-1-28519-904-7

Chapter 5 - Electron Configurations and the Periodic Table - Questions for Review and Thought - Topical Questions - Page 240b,: 46b

Answer

No

Work Step by Step

The values of $m$ are different, and to be in the same atomic orbital, the values of $m$ must be the same. Thus, they cannot be in the same atomic orbital.
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