Chemistry 9th Edition

Published by Cengage Learning
ISBN 10: 1133611095
ISBN 13: 978-1-13361-109-7

Chapter 7 - Atomic Structure and Periodicity - Questions - Page 342: 29

Answer

If one more electron is added to a half-filled sub-shell, electron-electron repulsions will increase because two electrons must occupy the same atomic orbital. This may result in a slight decrease in the stability of the atom.

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If one more electron is added to a half-filled sub-shell, electron-electron repulsions will increase because two electrons must occupy the same atomic orbital. This may result in a slight decrease in the stability of the atom.
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