Only Two Electrons, with Opposing Spins, Are Allowed in Each

question 164

Multiple Choice

Only two electrons, with opposing spins, are allowed in each orbital. What is this known as?

• A) Pauli exclusion principle
• B) Hund's rule
• C) aufbau principle
• D) Heisenberg uncertainty principle

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