Aufbau Principle

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Aufbau Principle

### Formula:

$$\text{Energy order}: (n+l)\text{ rule}$$

### Terminologies:

- Aufbau Principle β†’ Principle stating electrons fill orbitals in increasing order of energy.

- n β†’ Principal quantum number.

- l β†’ Azimuthal quantum number.

### Usage:

- Used to determine electronic configuration of atoms.

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