Pauli Exclusion Principle

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One orbital can contain only two electrons, and they must have opposite spins

Real World Example

Imagine you're trying to find parking in a crowded lot, but each parking spot can only fit one compact car facing one direction and one facing the opposite direction. This is similar to the Pauli exclusion principle, where each orbital can hold only two electrons with opposite spins. Just as a parking spot accommodates only two cars positioned in opposite directions, an orbital can only hold two electrons that "spin" in opposite directions to maintain balance and order.

Practice Version

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