In the box notation for configurations, an up arrow and a down arrow in one box show what?
ATwo protons present
BOpposite electron spins
CTwo neutrons present
DTwo shells present
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Opposite electron spins
Arrows show spin direction, so a filled box holds two electrons of opposite spin.
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