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How does the Pauli exclusion principle influence electron configuration?
- A It determines the number of valence electrons.
- B It determines the total number of electrons in an atom.
- C It affects the arrangement and filling of electron orbitals in an atom.
- D It determines the reactivity of elements.
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The Pauli exclusion principle influences electron configuration by determining the arrangement and filling of electron orbitals within an atom. It dictates the allowed occupancy of orbitals based on the exclusion of identical quantum states, leading to the observed patterns of electrons' distribution in different energy levels and subshells.
