Orbital frequencies

[nuby]

How are the orbital frequencies of single atomic electrons, and covalent electrons determined?

 

[G01]

The model of an electron "orbiting" around the nucleus of an atom is fundamentally incorrect. Thus, the electron doesn't really have an "orbital frequency" as a planet orbiting the sun would. Check out this entry by ZapperZ in the Physics FAQ:

https://www.physicsforums.com/showpost.php?p=862093&postcount=2 [Broken]

 

[nuby]

Electrons don't move around and they just appear to be 'smeared' into the shape of a sphere around the nucleus?