How Do Electrons in Neon Follow Pauli's Exclusion Principle?

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The discussion centers on the application of Pauli's Exclusion Principle to the electron configuration of Neon, specifically addressing how electrons occupy different quantum states in the second energy level. The electron configuration for Neon is established as 1s² for the first shell and 2s² 2p⁶ for the second shell. Participants express a need for clarity on quantum numbers and their significance, indicating a foundational understanding of quantum mechanics (QM) is essential for deeper comprehension. The conversation highlights the mathematical complexity of quantum numbers and suggests a solid grounding in analytical mechanics as a prerequisite for further study.

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I know that pauli's exclusion principle states that no 2 identical fermions can occupy the same quantum state. I understand this for let's say a He atom, but what is going on in 2nd energy level of a Neon atom? How are all the electrons in different quantum states?

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Write down the electron shell+subshell configuration of Neon and label each electron through its 4 quantum numbers.

Daniel.
 
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dextercioby said:
Write down the electron shell+subshell configuration of Neon
n=1 shell
1s^2

n=2 shell
2s^2,2p^6

dextercioby said:
and label each electron through its 4 quantum numbers.
I don't know how do do this...
 
So far it's chemistry (sure derived from QM).Question:Do u know QM??

Daniel.
 
Umm, I have the understandin of QM, If you could give me a brief explanation of the quantum numbers and the exclusion principle I would research on it and learn more about it.
 
The part with the quantum numbers and their origin/signification is more complex & pretty mathematical.Do you know group theory?

Daniel.
 
dextercioby said:
The part with the quantum numbers and their origin/signification is more complex & pretty mathematical.Do you know group theory?

Daniel.

No, maybe I'm too undereducated to understand the exclusion principle, maybe you can point me in the right direction, where should I start?
 
With a solid course on analytical mechanics.Quantum Mechanics quantizes classical system described by Hamilton's formulation of Classical Mechanics.

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