Question

State the three rules that define how electrons are arranged in atoms

Answer 1

3 rules that define how electrons can be arranged in an atom's orbital. All orbitals related to an energy level are of equal energy. Single electrons with the same spin must occupy each equal-energy orbital before additional electrons with opposite spins can occupy the same orbitals.

Answer 2

The three correct rules or principles are the Aufbau Principle, Hund’s Rule, and the Pauli Exclusion Principle. Aufbau’s Principle states that each electron orbits the lowest energy orbital. It also states that all orbitals related to an energy level are of equal energy. Hund’s Rule states that single electrons with the same spin must occupy each equal-energy orbital before additional electrons with opposite spins can occupy the same orbitals. And finally, the Pauli Exclusion Principle states that a maximum of two electrons may occupy a single orbital, but only if the electrons have opposite spins. Hope this helps.