Asked in ETEA MDCAT 2010 2010Moderate

The Aruba principle governs

Correct answer: C. Electronic configuration

  • A. Coulomb potential
  • B. Vapor pressure
  • C. Electronic configuration
  • D. Entropy

Explanation

The Aruba principle, also known as the Aufbau principle, governs the filling order of atomic orbitals in an atom's electronic configuration. It states that electrons occupy the lowest-energy orbitals first before filling higher-energy orbitals, following a specific order based on the atom's atomic number and the rules of electronic configuration.

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