Practice Aufbau Principle, Pauli Exclusion Principle, and Hund’s Rule - 2.3 | Unit 2: Atomic Structure | IB Grade 11: Chemistry
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2.3 - Aufbau Principle, Pauli Exclusion Principle, and Hund’s Rule

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Question 1

Easy

State the Aufbau Principle in simple terms.

💡 Hint: Think about how a building is constructed, starting from the ground.

Question 2

Easy

What is one consequence of the Pauli Exclusion Principle?

💡 Hint: Remember the 'perfect pairing' concept.

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Question 1

According to the Aufbau Principle, which orbital is filled first?

  • 1s
  • 2p
  • 3s

💡 Hint: Think about electrons preferring lower energy states.

Question 2

True or False: The Pauli Exclusion Principle allows two electrons in the same orbital to have identical spins.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Recall how electrons need to 'pair up' differently.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Suppose you have an element with atomic number 17. Write down its electron configuration, and apply the principles discussed.

💡 Hint: Break down and fill according to the stated filling order.

Question 2

How would the electron configuration differ for an ion, say Cl⁻, after gaining an electron?

💡 Hint: Think about what happens when the atom gains an electron.

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