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Chemistry

Hund's Rule

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Hund's rule was discovered by Friedrich Hund in 1927 and explains why atoms with unpaired electrons are attracted to a magnetic field (paramagnetic).

Why this is interesting

Imagine electrons as tiny, shy magnets. Why do they prefer to sit alone in separate rooms before sharing, even when there's plenty of space?