The size of an atom is sometimes considered to be measured by the radius of a sphere

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The ‘size’ of an atom is sometimes considered to be measured by the radius of a sphere that contains 90 per cent of the charge density of the electrons in the outermost occupied orbital. Calculate the ‘size’ of a hydrogen atom in its ground state according to this definition. Go on to explore how the ‘size’ varies as the definition is changed to other percentages, and plot your conclusion.

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Physical Chemistry

ISBN: 9780716787594

8th Edition

Authors: Peter Atkins, Julio De Paula

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