Suppose that in some other universe a rule corresponding to the Pauli exclusion principle reads as many

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Suppose that in some other universe a rule corresponding to the Pauli exclusion principle reads “as many as two electrons in the same atom may have the same set of four quantum numbers.” Suppose further that all other factors affecting electron configurations are unchanged.

(a) Give the electron configuration of the element in the other universe that has five protons.

(b) What is the most likely charge on the ion of this element?

(c) Give the value of Z for the second inert gas in the other universe. Explain your reasoning.

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Chemical Principles The Quest For Insight

ISBN: 9781464183959

7th Edition

Authors: Peter Atkins, Loretta Jones, Leroy Laverman

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