What do the quantum numbers $n$,$l$,and $m_l$ represent?

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(N/A) $(n)$ Principal quantum number: Represents the energy of the electron in an atom and the average distance of the electron from the nucleus.
$(l)$ Azimuthal quantum number: Represents the shape of the orbital.
$(m_l)$ Magnetic quantum number: Determines the spatial orientation of the orbital.

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