The valence electron in potassium has a 4s ground state. Calculate the approximate energy of the n = 4 state having the smallest Zeff , and discuss the relative energies of the 4s, 4p, 4d, and 4f states.
Atomic Structure
The basic structure of an atom is defined as the component-level of atomic structure of an atom. Precisely speaking an atom consists of three major subatomic particles which are protons, neutrons, and electrons. Many theories have been stated for explaining the structure of an atom.
Shape of the D Orbital
Shapes of orbitals are an approximate representation of boundaries in space for finding electrons occupied in that respective orbital. D orbitals are known to have a clover leaf shape or dumbbell inside where electrons can be found.
The valence electron in potassium has a 4s ground state. Calculate the approximate energy of the n = 4 state having the smallest Zeff , and discuss the relative energies of the 4s, 4p, 4d, and 4f states.
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