Chapter 7, Problem 7.17QE

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Hund’s rule has to be defined. Also, two unpaired electrons present in the carbon and oxygen atom has to be explained through this rule.

Concept Introduction:

Erwin Schrödinger gave a model to describe the behavior of an electron in atoms through a wave function. The wave function is defined as a mathematical function for an electron wave that gives the amplitude of the wave at any point in space. It is represented by a Greek letter $\Psi$. The acceptable wave function is characterized by a set of four quantum numbers. These quantum numbers are related to the shape, size of the electron wave and the location of the electron in space. These quantum numbers are represented by $n$, $l$, $m_l$, and $m_s$. These quantum number helps to represent the multiple electrons atoms through some principles such as the Aufbau principle, Pauli exclusion principle, and Hund’s rule.