Which of the following best describes the quantization of energy in atoms? Select one: a. Electrons can only have two distinct spins of either +1/2 or -1/2. b. Atomic orbitals belonging to the same shell have same energies. c. Atomic emissions result from electrons relaxing back to ground state. O d. Electron shells in an atom correspond to distinct energy levels.

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Which of the following best describes the quantization of energy in atoms?
Select one:
a. Electrons can only have two distinct spins of either +1/2 or -1/2.
b. Atomic orbitals belonging to the same shell have same energies.
c. Atomic emissions result from electrons relaxing back to ground state.
O d. Electron shells in an atom correspond to distinct energy levels.
Transcribed Image Text:Which of the following best describes the quantization of energy in atoms? Select one: a. Electrons can only have two distinct spins of either +1/2 or -1/2. b. Atomic orbitals belonging to the same shell have same energies. c. Atomic emissions result from electrons relaxing back to ground state. O d. Electron shells in an atom correspond to distinct energy levels.
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