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Hyo X
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What happens to electrons at 0 Kelvin?
I know in theory all atomic motion stops (vibrational energy = 0),
and that the electrons occupy the lowest energy levels.
But it seems the electrons would have to still be orbiting or occupying non-localized states, and thus have kinetic energy? Can they have kinetic energy at 0 Kelvin?
I know in theory all atomic motion stops (vibrational energy = 0),
and that the electrons occupy the lowest energy levels.
But it seems the electrons would have to still be orbiting or occupying non-localized states, and thus have kinetic energy? Can they have kinetic energy at 0 Kelvin?