Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE

question 63

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

• A) An orbital that penetrates into the region occupied by core electrons is less shielded from nuclear charge than an orbital that does not penetrate and therefore has a lower energy.
• B) An orbital that penetrates into the region occupied by core electrons is more shielded from nuclear charge than an orbital that does not penetrate and therefore has a lower energy.
• C) It is possible for two electrons in the same atom to have identical values for all four quantum numbers.
• D) Two electrons in the same orbital can have the same spin.
• E) None of the above are true.

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