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Degeneracy of orbitals in magenetic field
Why is that in an external magnetic field(uniform) the degeneracy of d,f orbitals is lost but the degeneracy of p orbitals remain intact assuming the main cause of losing degeneracy is the difference ...
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Explanation on Atomic Orbitals and Molecular Orbitals
We were reading about atomic structures and bond making and my teacher told me that when two atoms are fused or when they make bond, There are two orbitals formed. 1-Bonding Molecular Orbital & 2- ...
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Wondering about what would happen if all the atoms in the univerise scatter into proton and neutron? [closed]
What if the all the atom in the universe scatter into proton and neutron?In another word, would the all the matter in the universe disappear?
Inspire by the answer of one of my question: A question ...
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Anomalous Expansion Of Water
How can the Anomalous Expansion of Water from 4$^\circ$C to 0$^\circ$C be explained with reference to subatomic particles?
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The Nucleus of an Atom
We know that the protons in a nucleus are positively charged, whereas the neutrons do not possess a charge; we also know that unlike charges attract. So why does the nucleus stay intact, even though ...
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How can particles being closed strings in String Theory create solidity in objects?
I understand how particles with certain masses can form to make atoms, which create solidity in objects due to Pauli's Exclusion Principle and what have you. These particles actually have mass and to ...
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What does it mean for two objects to “touch”?
If you've ever been annoyingly poked by a geek, you might be familiar with the semi-nerdy obnoxious response of
"I'm not actually touching you! The electrons in the atoms of my
skin are just ...
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What is in the space between a nucleus of an atom and its electrons?
There is a common analogy about the structure of an atom, such as the nucleus is a fly in the centre of a sports stadium and the electrons are tiny tiny gnats circling the stadium (tip of the hat to ...
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Why does amount of protons define how matter is?
My question might sound convoluted but my mind is twisting right now so my apologies in advanced.
Why is it that when I have one proton and one electron it is Hydrogen a clear flammable gas, and ...
