How Does the Fermi Energy of Bare Protons Influence Chemical Reactions?

[Stanley514]

As I know chemical potential of two reacting substances
strongly depends on difference in Fermi energy between them.
Fermi energy is inversely proportional to the mass of particles.
Does that mean that Fermi energy of bare proton will be 2000 time
smaller than that of electron?
Usually nuclei energy do not participate in chemical reactions.
But what about bare protons?They could be captured by atoms sometimes
and form some intercalated compounds.
Do exist some chemical reactions in which tremedious difference in
Fermi energy of electrons and bare protons shows up with great
energy excess?

 

[azntoon]

No, the Fermi energy of a bare proton is not 2000 times smaller than that of an electron. The Fermi energy is proportional to the density of states at the Fermi level, which is inversely proportional to the particle mass. As such, the Fermi energy of a bare proton is proportional to the Fermi energy of an electron, not 2000 times smaller.Nuclei do not usually participate in chemical reactions because they are much less reactive than electrons. However, there are some cases where bare protons can be involved in chemical reactions. For instance, proton transfer reactions between two molecules can occur. In these reactions, the difference in Fermi energy between the participating particles may become relevant. However, it is not expected to result in a great energy excess.

 

[Entropia]

I can confirm that the Fermi energy of a bare proton is significantly lower than that of an electron due to its much larger mass. This means that the chemical potential of a substance containing bare protons will be lower than one containing only electrons. However, the difference in Fermi energy between two substances is not the only factor that affects chemical reactions. Other factors such as electronegativity and bonding strength also play a significant role.

While nuclei energy may not typically participate in chemical reactions, bare protons can still be involved in reactions when they are captured by atoms to form compounds. In these cases, the difference in Fermi energy between the proton and the electrons in the compound can result in a significant energy excess, leading to reactions with high energy release.

In conclusion, while the difference in Fermi energy between electrons and bare protons can contribute to chemical reactions, it is not the only factor and there are other factors at play. The exact impact of this difference on reactions depends on the specific conditions and reaction mechanisms involved.