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Topic: The 1s orbital of a lithium atom is lower in energy than the 1s orbital of H ?  (Read 3625 times)

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The 1s orbital of a lithium atom is lower in energy than the 1s orbital of H ?
« on: November 30, 2005, 12:25:49 AM »
True or False:  The 1s orbital of a lithium atom is lower in energy than the 1s orbital of a hydrogen atom. Explain.

I am having a really tough time with this one, so any help would be appreciated.

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Re:The 1s orbital of a lithium atom is lower in energy than the 1s orbital of H
« Reply #1 on: November 30, 2005, 11:16:05 AM »
hint: which element has a higher proton number?

hint: what does columb's law tell you about the potential field of a particle with a higher charge compared to that of a particle with a lower charge?
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