Chapter 11, Problem 11QAP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The meaning of a ground state of an atom should be explained.

Concept information: An atom has a number of sub-particles. Out of these sub particles electrons are arranged in different energy levels.Transitions of electrons between the energy level spontaneously or by induction would result in lowering or increasing the energy of an atom. However, by nature atoms would like to achieve the most stable configuration by lowering the energy. There is a lower boundary for an energy which an atom could possess.That energy could be vital in estimating the atomic properties and stability.