What is the Largest Quantum Number for Li3+ with a 60 Å Orbital Radius?

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The largest quantum number for the Li3+ ion with an orbital radius of 60 Å is determined to be 18. This calculation is based on the formula \(\sqrt{\dfrac{60 \times 3}{0.529}}\), which simplifies to 18 when rounded to one significant figure. It is important to note that Li3+ is a bare nucleus, meaning it has no electrons, which influences the quantum state analysis.

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What is the largest quantum number of a state of the Li3+ ion with an orbital radius equal to 60 A?

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Apart from belonging in the homework section, Li3+ is a bare nucleus. It has no electrons.
 
Apart from Li3+ being a bare nucleus, ##\sqrt{\dfrac{60\times 3}{0.529}}=18## or ##20## to one sig. fig.
 

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