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CHM 101 Periodic Table & Trends Objective Question
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Removing an electron from a __________ or half-full sublevel requires extra energy.
Options
A full
Correct Answer
B empty
C partially filled
D excited
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Full and half-full subshells have extra stability due to symmetry and exchange energy, so removing an electron from them requires more energy than expected.

Hint

Stable configurations like noble gases.

Question Info

Course: CHM 101
Topic: Periodic Table & Trends
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 180 of 1872
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