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Is the ground state always most probable state of the system? For example in problem of LHO or potential well?
LagrangeEuler said:Is the ground state always most probable state of the system? For example in problem of LHO or potential well?
Energy levels refer to the specific amount of energy that an electron can have in an atom. These levels are determined by the distance of the electron from the nucleus and can be thought of as "shells" surrounding the nucleus.
The energy levels of an atom are directly related to the probability of finding an electron in a certain location around the nucleus. The higher the energy level, the higher the probability of finding an electron in that level. This is due to the fact that electrons with higher energy have a greater range of motion and can occupy a larger space around the nucleus.
The energy levels of an atom determine the chemical and physical properties of an element. This is because the arrangement of electrons in the energy levels determines how they interact with other atoms and molecules, which ultimately affects the behavior of the atom.
Yes, energy levels can change when an atom absorbs or emits energy. When an atom absorbs energy, its electrons can move to a higher energy level. When an atom emits energy, its electrons can move to a lower energy level.
Energy levels are represented by the electron configuration of an atom, which is a way of showing how the electrons are arranged in the energy levels. The first energy level can hold up to 2 electrons, the second can hold up to 8, and the third can hold up to 18. The electron configuration follows a specific pattern based on the number of electrons in an atom.