Pauli exclusion principle

Definition

The Pauli Exclusion Principle states that no two electrons in an atom can have the same set of four quantum numbers. This principle helps determine electron configurations within atoms, crucial for understanding chemical bonding and molecular structure in organic chemistry.

Related terms

Quantum Numbers: Quantum numbers describe values of conserved quantities in the dynamics of a quantum system, essentially acting as coordinates for electrons.

Orbital:

An orbital is a region in an atom where there is a high probability of finding electrons, defined by specific shapes and energy levels.

Electron Configuration:

Electron configuration refers to the distribution of electrons of an atom or molecule in atomic or molecular orbitals