Chemistry

Question

In what order do electrons fill orbitals?

A. Orbitals s, p, and then d fill in one energy level before starting the

next level.

• B. Electrons fill orbitals in order of increasing orbital energy.

C. The orbitals fill before the s orbitals in an energy level.

D. Before pairing, 1 electron occupies each s and p orbital.

Answer

B. Electrons fill orbitals in order of increasing orbital energy.

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The order in which electrons fill orbitals is determined by the Aufbau Principle, which states that electrons fill orbitals in order of increasing...