When given an element, how do u select the four quantum numbers?

When given an element, how do u select the four quantum numbers?


n, l, ml and ms?When given an element, how do u select the four quantum numbers?
I am afraid it's a series of rules you have to learn. A good explanation can be found here: http://chemed.chem.purdue.edu/genchem/to鈥?/a>