The quantum numbers of an electron in a hydrogen atom can be used to calculate the magnitude and direction of the orbital magnetic dipole moment of the atom A hydrogen atom can be described in terms of its wave function, probability density, total energy, and orbital angular momentum

The state of an electron in a hydrogen atom is specified by its quantum numbers ( n , l , m ) In contrast to the Bohr model of the atom, the Schrödinger model makes predictions based on probability statements

orbital magnetic dipole moment — measure of the strength of the magnetic field produced by the orbital angular momentum of the electron. spin-flip transitions — atomic transitions between states of an electron-proton system in which the magnetic moments are aligned and not aligned. transition metal — element that is located in the gap between the first two columns and the last six columns of the table of elements that contains electrons that fill the d subshell. selection rules — rules that determine whether atomic transitions are allowed or forbidden (rare).