The Pauli Exclusion Principle States

question 15

Multiple Choice

The Pauli Exclusion Principle states

• A) no two electrons in the same atom can have the same set of quantum numbers.
• B) there is an inherent uncertainty in the position and momentum of a particle.
• C) when an atom has orbitals of equal energy, the maximum number of electrons will have unpaired spins.
• D) when an atom has orbitals of equal energy, the maximum number of electrons will be paired spins.
• E) no two atoms can have the same set of quantum numbers.

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