Which of the Following Statements Is True Concerning the Electron

question 64

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true concerning the electron configuration [Xe]6p²?

• A) This configuration cannot be the ground-state electron configuration for a Ba atom because it violates the Pauli exclusion principle.
• B) This configuration cannot be the ground-state electron configuration for a Ba atom because it violates Hund's rule.
• C) This configuration is the ground-state electron configuration for a Ba atom.
• D) This configuration cannot be the ground-state electron configuration for a Ba atom because it violates the Heisenberg uncertainty principle.
• E) This configuration cannot be the ground-state electron configuration for a Ba atom because it violates the Aufbau principle.

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