Quantum mechanics introduces the concept of quantized energy levels, wherein electrons occupy specific discrete orbits around the nucleus, preventing their collapse into the nucleus due to energy loss.
What fundamental concept prevents electrons from collapsing into the nucleus according to quantum mechanics?
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According to quantum mechanics, the Pauli Exclusion Principle prevents electrons from collapsing into the nucleus. This principle states that no two electrons in an atom can occupy the same quantum state simultaneously, leading to electron distribution in distinct energy levels.