Explain why the 2p energy level of Li is at a higher energy than the 2s level in Li. Why is the configuration 1s22s¹ at lower energy than 1s22p¹?

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Explain why the 2p energy level of Li is at a higher energy than the 2s level in Li. Why is the
configuration 1s22s¹ at lower energy than 1s22p¹?
Transcribed Image Text:Explain why the 2p energy level of Li is at a higher energy than the 2s level in Li. Why is the configuration 1s22s¹ at lower energy than 1s22p¹?
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