Quick easy question. Can someone check my answer? Medal to best answer. Thanks!

Why do the two electrons in an electron pair need to have different spins to remain in the same orbital?

They have different charges and attract each other.
They have the same charge and repel each other.
They have different charges and repel each other.
They have the same charge and attract each other.

It is either the 2 or 4. I think it is the 4.

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Quick easy question. Can someone check my answer? Medal to best answer. Thanks!

Why do the two electrons in an electron pair need to have different spins to remain in the same orbital?
 	
They have different charges and attract each other.
They have the same charge and repel each other.
They have different charges and repel each other.
They have the same charge and attract each other.

It is either the 2 or 4. I think it is the 4.

jfraser · Answer

if you try to hold the positive ends of two magnets together, will they attract? or repel?