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Chemistry 2 Question-please help!
« on: November 04, 2012, 02:26:29 pm »
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Can someone please explain how to do this question :)

The Heisenberg uncertainty principle is important in understanding the concepts of quantum mechanics. One form of this principle can be expressed as follows:

delta x * delta p >h/4pie

where h is Planck's constant The hydrogen atom has a radius of ~ 0.05 nm. Assuming the uncertainty in the position of an electron, Ax, is about 5 x 10"13 m (1% of the radius of H atom),
calculate the uncertainty in the velocity of the electron.
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Re: Chemistry 2 Question-please help!
« Reply #1 on: November 04, 2012, 03:37:36 pm »
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The textbook (zumdahl) goes through a similar problem. Check it out :)
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Re: Chemistry 2 Question-please help!
« Reply #2 on: November 04, 2012, 03:54:18 pm »
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cheers, will take a look  :)
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