Glencoe Physical Science 2012 Student Edition (Glencoe Science) (McGraw-Hill Education)
Glencoe Physical Science 2012 Student Edition (Glencoe Science) (McGraw-Hill Education)
1st Edition
ISBN: 9780078945830
Author: Charles William McLaughlin, Marilyn Thompson, Dinah Zike
Publisher: Glencoe Mcgraw-Hill
bartleby

Concept explainers

Quantum mechanics and hydrogen atom
Consider an electron of mass m moves with the velocity v in a hydrogen atom. If an electron is at a distance r from the proton, then the potential energy function of the electron can be written as follows:
Isotopes of Hydrogen Atoms
To understand isotopes, it's easiest to learn the simplest system. Hydrogen, the most basic nucleus, has received a great deal of attention. Several of the results seen in more complex nuclei can be seen in hydrogen isotopes. An isotope is a nucleus of t…
Mass of Hydrogen Atom
Hydrogen is one of the most fundamental elements on Earth which is colorless, odorless, and a flammable chemical substance. The representation of hydrogen in the periodic table is H. It is mostly found as a diatomic molecule as water H2O on earth. It is …
Question
Book Icon
Chapter 16.1, Problem 4R
To determine

To Explain: The way in which a rotating fan is unlike an atom and it might be used to model the atom. 

Expert Solution & Answer
Check Mark

Explanation of Solution

Introduction:

The fan blades are flat and they are unlike an atom. An atom consists of neutrons, protons, and electrons and its shape is just like a 3D sphere.

Explanation: 

The fan blades form something similar to that of an electron cloud such that, the fan can be used to model an atom. Like blades of a fan rotates, in a similar way an atom rotates and electron cloud is formed around the atom.

The atom is like a 3D sphere structure unlike a fan so, the atom cannot be modelled as an atom.

Conclusion: 

The atom is like a fan so; the atom can be modelled as rotating fan but has some differences too.

Previous
Chapter 16.1, Problem 3R
Next
Chapter 16.1, Problem 5R

Chapter 16 Solutions

Glencoe Physical Science 2012 Student Edition (Glencoe Science) (McGraw-Hill Education)

Ch. 16.1 - Prob. 1RCh. 16.1 - Prob. 2RCh. 16.1 - Prob. 3RCh. 16.1 - Prob. 4RCh. 16.1 - Prob. 5RCh. 16.2 - Prob. 6RCh. 16.2 - Prob. 7RCh. 16.2 - Prob. 8RCh. 16.2 - Prob. 9RCh. 16.2 - Prob. 10R
Ch. 16.2 - Prob. 11RCh. 16.3 - Prob. 12RCh. 16.3 - Prob. 13RCh. 16.3 - Prob. 14RCh. 16.3 - Prob. 15RCh. 16.3 - Prob. 16RCh. 16 - Prob. 17RCh. 16 - Prob. 18RCh. 16 - Prob. 19RCh. 16 - Prob. 20RCh. 16 - Prob. 21RCh. 16 - Prob. 22RCh. 16 - Prob. 23RCh. 16 - Prob. 24RCh. 16 - Prob. 25RCh. 16 - Prob. 26RCh. 16 - Prob. 27RCh. 16 - Prob. 28RCh. 16 - Prob. 29RCh. 16 - Prob. 30RCh. 16 - Prob. 31RCh. 16 - Prob. 32RCh. 16 - Prob. 33RCh. 16 - Prob. 34RCh. 16 - Prob. 35RCh. 16 - Prob. 36RCh. 16 - Prob. 37RCh. 16 - Prob. 38RCh. 16 - Prob. 39RCh. 16 - Prob. 40RCh. 16 - Prob. 41RCh. 16 - Prob. 42RCh. 16 - Prob. 1STPCh. 16 - Prob. 2STPCh. 16 - Prob. 3STPCh. 16 - Prob. 4STPCh. 16 - Prob. 5STPCh. 16 - Prob. 6STPCh. 16 - Prob. 7STPCh. 16 - Prob. 8STPCh. 16 - Prob. 9STPCh. 16 - Prob. 10STPCh. 16 - Prob. 11STPCh. 16 - Prob. 12STPCh. 16 - Prob. 13STPCh. 16 - Prob. 14STPCh. 16 - Prob. 15STPCh. 16 - Prob. 18STPCh. 16 - Prob. 19STP

Additional Science Textbook Solutions

Find more solutions based on key concepts
Choose the best answer to each of the following. Explain your reasoning. An astronomical unit is (a) any planet...

The Cosmic Perspective Fundamentals (2nd Edition)

21. A 100 W lightbulb is brighter than a 60 W lightbulb when both operate at the same voltage of 120 V. If, ins...

College Physics: A Strategic Approach (3rd Edition)

The force, when you push against a wall with your fingers, they bend.

Conceptual Physics (12th Edition)

Mechanics sometimes put a length of pipe over the handle of a wrench when trying to remove a very tight boll Ho...

University Physics Volume 1

You are not harmed by contact with a charged Van de Graaff generator, even though its voltage may be very high....

Conceptual Integrated Science

Write each number in decimal form. 30. 3.78 × 10–2

Applied Physics (11th Edition)

Knowledge Booster
Background pattern image
Physics
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, physics and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.
Recommended textbooks for you
Text book image
College Physics
Physics
ISBN:9781305952300
Author:Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Text book image
University Physics (14th Edition)
Physics
ISBN:9780133969290
Author:Hugh D. Young, Roger A. Freedman
Publisher:PEARSON
Text book image
Introduction To Quantum Mechanics
Physics
ISBN:9781107189638
Author:Griffiths, David J., Schroeter, Darrell F.
Publisher:Cambridge University Press
Text book image
Physics for Scientists and Engineers
Physics
ISBN:9781337553278
Author:Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Text book image
Lecture- Tutorials for Introductory Astronomy
Physics
ISBN:9780321820464
Author:Edward E. Prather, Tim P. Slater, Jeff P. Adams, Gina Brissenden
Publisher:Addison-Wesley
Text book image
College Physics: A Strategic Approach (4th Editio...
Physics
ISBN:9780134609034
Author:Randall D. Knight (Professor Emeritus), Brian Jones, Stuart Field
Publisher:PEARSON
SEE MORE TEXTBOOKS