Does Natural Hydrogen Exist in a Stable Ground State?

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Natural hydrogen exists in a stable ground state, specifically referring to hydrogen atom isotopes such as H-1, H-2, H-3, and others. The discussion clarifies that while hydrogen can exist in excited states as described by the Boltzmann distribution, the ground state is physically realizable and stable. The concept of center of mass is addressed as a descriptive term rather than a physical entity, emphasizing the distinction between theoretical constructs and actual particles.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of hydrogen isotopes (H-1, H-2, H-3)
  • Familiarity with quantum mechanics and atomic states
  • Knowledge of the Boltzmann distribution
  • Basic concepts of center of mass in physics
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  • Research the properties of hydrogen isotopes and their stability
  • Study quantum mechanics related to atomic ground and excited states
  • Explore the implications of the Boltzmann distribution on atomic behavior
  • Investigate the concept of center of mass in multi-particle systems
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Physicists, chemistry students, and anyone interested in atomic theory and the stability of hydrogen in various states.

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Does hydrogen in its ground state occur naturally, ideally, experimentally? Is it stable? Is this like asking, "Does a center of mass occur naturally, ideally, experimentally? Is it stable?"
 
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Center of mass with respect to what?

What hydrogen are you referring to? H-1, H-2, H-3, H-4, H-5 etc?
or Hydrogen ATOM?
 
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malawi_glenn said:
What hydrogen are you referring to? He-2, He-3, He-4, He-5 etc?

Hydrogen not helium?
 
hehe was just reading about Helium "burning" (triple alpha), so therefor my missprint;)

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Center of mass for two particle's equal and opposite 4 momenta or for the separation of a system's internal motion from its external motion.

The not allowed hydrogen atom.
 
What is a not allowed hydrogen atom?

You have the Boltzmann distribution that hydrogen can be in its excited state for some certainty. Yes stable Hydrogen in ground state exists.

What that has to do with your question about center of mass, I have no Idea.

Center of mass is a description, so it is not an entity. It is like asking if length exists.
 
The transition energies from the Hydrogen ground state to the various excited states have been very well measured. That couldn't easily be done if the ground state were not physically realizable.
 

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