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Question

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?

Accepted Answer

No; Both configurations have the same energy.

Answer

Yes; Configuration A has higher energy.

Answer

Yes; Configuration B has higher energy.

Answer

Cannot be determined using the provided information.

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