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Why are half filled and fully filled orbitals more stable than partially filled orbitals?
Does the stability of orbitals have any connection to chemical bonding?
Yes, the stability of orbitals can affect chemical bonding. For example, atoms with partially filled orbitals are more likely to form chemical bonds compared to atoms with half or fully filled orbitals. This is because their exchange energy is not optimized, so forming a bond can lead to a more stable configuration.