Which mechanism prevents electron occupancy beyond capacity in orbitals?

💡 Explanation

The Pauli exclusion principle states each electron assumes a unique quantum state because paired electrons must have opposite spin. Therefore, the orbital capacity is limited to two, rather than electrons arbitrarily filling them based upon Hund's rule.

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