Hydrogen atom and quantum mechanical model?

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Hydrogen atom and quantum mechanical model?

In the hydrogen atom, what is the physical significance of the state for which n = infinity and E = 0?

2007-11-06 10:16:49 · 2 answers · asked by hahahahahaha 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

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When n=infinity and E=0 this means that the electron has completely left the proton. It is floating in free empty space far away from the proton's attraction. The hydrogen atom is said to have been ionized.

2007-11-06 10:22:18 · answer #1 · answered by Jeffrey K 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋

ionization

2007-11-06 10:24:50 · answer #2 · answered by kentchemistry.com 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋