If two electrons in the same atom have the same values of n (the principle quantum number) and l (the angular momentum quantum number), which of the following statements is correct?   answer choices a. The electrons are in the same orbital, but at different energy levels. b. The electrons are in the same orbital. c. The electrons are at different energy levels and in different shaped orbitals. d. The electrons are in the same subshell, are at the same energy level, but are not necessarily in the same orbital. e. The electrons are in the same subshell, are at the same energy level, and must be in the same orbital.

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If two electrons in the same atom have the same values of n (the principle quantum number) and l (the angular momentum quantum number), which of the following statements is correct?
 
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a. The electrons are in the same orbital, but at different energy levels.
b. The electrons are in the same orbital.
c. The electrons are at different energy levels and in different shaped orbitals.
d. The electrons are in the same subshell, are at the same energy level, but are not necessarily in the same orbital.
e. The electrons are in the same subshell, are at the same energy level, and must be in the same orbital.
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