If I were to designate circles as orbital, which would be a correct arrangement for 2p sublevel with only 3 electrons.

Fleetingbytes asked Nov 23, 2023

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Answer:

Option 3

Step-by-step explanation:

Because electrons have the same charge, they repel. So, if possible, the electrons should be in different orbitals.

Calder answered Nov 27, 2023

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