Complete the (n + l) rule

Exercise and reference answers

Missing parts

1. Answer

   lower

   Choices

   1. lower
   2. higher
   3. larger

2. Answer

   lower

   Choices

   1. lower
   2. higher
   3. same

Complete the statement

In a multi-electron atom, the {0} the value of (n + l), the lower the orbital's energy. If two orbitals share the same (n + l), the one with the {1} value of n has the lower energy.

Explanation