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10 February, 16:21

Why do electrons occupy equal energy orbitals singly before beginning to pair up?

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  1. 10 February, 16:38
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    Occupying an empty orbital requires a smaller transfer of energy than pairing in an orbital, so electrons will do that before pairing.
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