aufbau principle
aufbau principle proper noun: the rule stating that, in the ground state of an atom or ion, electrons fill subshells of the lowest available energy, followed by subshells of higher energy.
Proper noun
the aufbau principle
- The rule stating that, in the ground state of an atom or ion, electrons fill subshells of the lowest available energy, followed by subshells of higher energy.
- Synonyms:
- aufbau rule
aufbau principle meaning in Tamil
aufbau principle in Tamil
- கட்டுமுறைக் கொள்கை
Synonyms of aufbau principle
- aufbau rule
Forms of aufbau principle
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Origin of aufbau principle
From German Aufbau (“build-up, construction”).
Questions about aufbau principle
- What does aufbau principle mean?
- Aufbau principle means the rule stating that, in the ground state of an atom or ion, electrons fill subshells of the lowest available energy, followed by subshells of higher energy.
- What is aufbau principle in Tamil?
- Aufbau principle in Tamil is கட்டுமுறைக் கொள்கை. See Aufbau principle meaning in Tamil.
- What part of speech is aufbau principle?
- Aufbau principle is a proper noun.
Words near aufbau principle in the dictionary
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