Two electrons in the same atom have n = 3 and ℓ = 1. (Assume for the purposes of this problem that the electrons are distinguishable.) (a) How many allowed states are there for the possible states of the atom? (Assume for this problem that the electrons are distinguishable (in other words, that they can be told apart), but that the exclusion principle still applies to the atom.) (b) How many states would be possible if the exclusion principle did not apply to the atom? (The electrons remain distinguishable for this problem.)
Atomic Structure
The basic structure of an atom is defined as the component-level of atomic structure of an atom. Precisely speaking an atom consists of three major subatomic particles which are protons, neutrons, and electrons. Many theories have been stated for explaining the structure of an atom.
Shape of the D Orbital
Shapes of orbitals are an approximate representation of boundaries in space for finding electrons occupied in that respective orbital. D orbitals are known to have a clover leaf shape or dumbbell inside where electrons can be found.
Two electrons in the same atom have n = 3 and ℓ = 1. (Assume for the purposes of this problem that the electrons are distinguishable.)
(b) How many states would be possible if the exclusion principle did not apply to the atom? (The electrons remain distinguishable for this problem.)
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