Can Atoms in Liquids Be Considered Classically?

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Hey

Just wondering why atoms in liquids can be considered classically

If you compare the deBroglie wavelength with the atomic spacing, I understand that the deBroglie wavelength should be much smaller than the spacing.

But how could you show that?

If

[tex]\lambda = \frac{h}{mv}[/tex]

How would you know the velocity?
 
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Sorry, DUH, I just thought

E=kT= 0.5mv^2

Silly me
 
Should it be [tex]kT[/tex] or [tex]\frac{3kT}{2}[/tex] ?
 
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