How are the orbital frequencies of single atomic electrons, and covalent electrons determined?
May 11, 2008 #1 nuby 331 0 Main Question or Discussion Point How are the orbital frequencies of single atomic electrons, and covalent electrons determined?
Main Question or Discussion Point How are the orbital frequencies of single atomic electrons, and covalent electrons determined?
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May 11, 2008 #2 G01 Homework Helper Gold Member 2,665 16 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] Last edited by a moderator: May 3, 2017
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]
May 11, 2008 #3 nuby 331 0 Electrons don't move around and they just appear to be 'smeared' into the shape of a sphere around the nucleus?
Electrons don't move around and they just appear to be 'smeared' into the shape of a sphere around the nucleus?