5 Questions
According to the Pauli Exclusion Principle, why do no two electrons share the same combination of 4 quantum numbers?
Electrons have opposite spins
Which rule states that in orbitals of equal energy, the lowest energy configuration is that with the maximum number of unpaired electrons?
Hund's Rule
What is the tendency of atoms at ground states regarding unpaired electrons?
They tend to have as many unpaired electrons as possible
What is the Aufbau Principle?
Orbitals are filled starting with the lowest energy
Which subshell has greater penetrating power, allowing electrons to be found closer to the nucleus?
4s
Test your knowledge of quantum numbers and electron configuration principles with this quiz. Learn about the Pauli Exclusion Principle, Hund's rule, and the Aufbau Principle as you answer questions about unique sets of quantum numbers, unpaired electrons, and orbital filling.
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