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Chemistry

Aufbau Principle

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The aufbau principle explains that electrons fill the lowest available energy levels first, like stacking blocks from smallest to largest.

Why this is interesting

Ever wondered why elements behave differently? It all starts with how electrons fill up an atom like puzzle pieces in order of energy.