If the 3s electron in sodium did not penetrate the inner core, its energy would be -13.6

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If the 3s electron in sodium did not penetrate the inner core, its energy would be -13.6 eV/32 = -1.51 eV. Because it does penetrate, it sees a higher effective Z and its energy is lower. Use the measured ionization potential of 5.14 V to calculate Zeff for the 3s electron in sodium.

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Modern Physics

ISBN: 9781429250788

6th Edition

Authors: Paul A. Tipler, Ralph Llewellyn

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