The hydrogen atom has a radius on the order of 0.05 nm. Assuming that we know the

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The hydrogen atom has a radius on the order of 0.05 nm. Assuming that we know the position of an electron to an accuracy of 1% of the hydrogen radius, calculate the uncertainty in the velocity of the electron using the Heisenberg uncertainty principle. Then compare this value with the uncertainty in the velocity of a ball of mass 0.2 kg and radius 0.05 m whose position is known to an accuracy of 1% of its radius.

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Chemical Principles

ISBN: 9780618946907

6th Edition

Authors: Steven S Zumdahl

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