The electronic configuration of an atom of Nitrogen is 1s\(^2\) 2s\(^2\) 2p\(^1_x\) 2p\(^1_y\) 2p\(^1_z\) because the atom is
A.
in an excited state
B.
undergoing energy changes
C.
unstable and ready to combine with another
D.
simply obeying rules governing electron configuration
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation
The rules governing electron configuration are the Aufbau principle, Pauli's exclusion principle, and Hund's rule:
Aufbau principle: Electrons fill the lowest energy orbitals first.
Pauli's exclusion principle: No two electrons can have the same spin in one orbital. Each orbital can hold a maximum of two electrons with opposite spins.
Hund's rule: Electrons fill empty orbitals singly before pairing up in the same sub-levels.
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