Inquiry into Physics
Inquiry into Physics
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ISBN: 9781337515863
Author: Ostdiek
Publisher: Cengage
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Chapter 10, Problem 15P
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Smallest value of principle quantum number n so that all 30 electrons of zinc will occupy least possible energy state.

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