The minimum energy principle is: a. the energy of an atom with a high atomic num

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The minimum energy principle is:

a. the energy of an atom with a high atomic number is less than the energy of an atom with low atomic number

b. the energy of an atom with a low atomic number is less than the energy of an atom with high atomic number

c. when an atom makes an upward transition the energy of the absorbed photon is the least possible.

d. the ground state configuration of any atom is the one with the least energy.

e. the ground state configuration of any atom is the one with the least ionization energy.

Explanation / Answer

d. the ground state configuration of any atom is the one with the least energy.

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