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CHM 101 Atomic Structure and Quantum Theory Objective Question
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What does the Pauli exclusion principle state?
Options
A Electrons fill orbitals from lowest to highest energy
B No two electrons in the same atom may have the same set of n, l, ml, and ms quantum numbers
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C Electrons in degenerate orbitals remain unpaired
D Energy is quantized
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Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The Pauli exclusion principle states that no two electrons in the same atom may have the same set of n, l, ml, and ms quantum numbers.

Hint

The notes define this principle in terms of quantum numbers.

Question Info

Course: CHM 101
Topic: Atomic Structure and Quantum Theory
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 545 of 1872
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