e)How many unpaired electrons would you expect in each of these atoms?

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e)How many unpaired electrons would you expect in each of these atoms?

c)Two electrons in an atom both occupy the 1s orbital. What is the quantity that
must be different for the two electrons and which principle governs it? Explain the principle.

2007-03-08 21:41:18 · 3 answers · asked by ZulMalay 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

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If two electrons are in the same orbital, they must be of opposite spin. You cannot have "identical" electrons in the same orbital of the same sub-level of the same main level.

2007-03-08 21:44:01 · answer #1 · answered by Gervald F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

2007-03-08 21:44:29 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

Sounds like you're trying to get people to do your homework for you

2007-03-08 21:44:23 · answer #3 · answered by Jeremy C 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋