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The Electron Configuration
10. Periodic Properties of the Elements / The Electron Configuration / Problem 3

The following diagram shows two probable electron configurations for a X atom:

Diagram showing two electron configurations A and B for an X atom in a chemistry course.

If a strong magnetic field is absent, is there a difference in the energies of the two configurations? If yes, which one has higher energy?

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