Question: Scientists are able to study atoms much larger than a hydrogen atom in its ground state. Consider a hydrogen atom with n = 200. (a)

Scientists are able to study atoms much larger than a hydrogen atom in its ground state. Consider a hydrogen atom with n = 200. 

(a) Determine the diameter of this atom (i.e., the diameter of this Bohr orbit). 

(b) Compare the diameter of this atom to that of a dust particle (about 10-6 m).

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