Arrangement of Electrons in Orbitals of Equal Energy

Question 1

Define Hund’s Rule of Maximum Multiplicity

Answer 1

Hund’s Rule of Maximum Multiplicity states that when two or more orbitals of equal energy are available, the electrons occupy them singly before filling them in pairs

Question 2

What is the Pauli Exclusion Principle?

Answer 2

The Pauli Exclusion Principle states that no more than two electrons may occupy an orbital and they must have opposite spin