A ground state H 2 molecule can absorb electromagnetic radiation to form the ion H 2 +

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A ground state H2 molecule can absorb electromagnetic radiation to form the ion H2or an excited state with an electron promoted to the σ*1s orbital. Which process requires the greater amount of energy? Which species is most stable?

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General Chemistry Principles And Modern Applications

ISBN: 9780132931281

11th Edition

Authors: Ralph Petrucci, Jeffry Madura, F. Herring, Carey Bissonnette

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