4 Answered Questions for the topic Quantum Mechanics

Quantum Mechanics Physics Electrons Forces

07/31/19

What keeps electrons in an atom from flying away or falling into the nucleus?
In atoms, what force or charge, etc. keeps electrons from flying away or into their nucleus? is there a kind of weak-force at work on the atomic scale? Note I am aware the electron positions are... more
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Quantum Mechanics Physics Forces Energy

07/30/19

Why alpha particles inestead of hydrogen or duetereum?
I know atoms undergoing alpha decay emit alpha particles, but I was wondering why specifically helium nuclei? If these atoms wanted to emit the smallest unit of matter (I'm talking about hadrons... more
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05/30/19

Physical Chemistry: Quantum Chemistry - Electrons
Calculate the position of the maximum in the radial distribution function for Li2+ in its ground state using the wave function, π-1/2(Z/a0)e-Zr/a0 where Z is the nuclear charge.
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Quantum Mechanics Chemistry Physical Chemistry

04/25/19

Physical Chemistry: Quantum Mechanics
An electron at energy level 5.0eV approaches a step potential of height 2.0eV. What are the probabilities that the electron will be reflected and transmitted?
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