Chapter 9 Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
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1st harmonic
A
the lowest possible frequency of a wave or standing wave
2
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2nd harmonic
A
a wave that occurs when a string vibrates in two sections, making it one full wavelength long
3
Q
waves confined in larger spaces have _______ frequency
A
lower
4
Q
how do we confine an electron in a box?
A
take a crystalline material and make crystals on the order of 5-20nm across
5
Q
Aufbau Principle
A
fill electrons into the lowest principle quantum first (building up principle)
6
Q
why are p orbitals higher in energy than s?
A
electron penetration
7
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electron penetration
A
the ability of an electron in an atom to get close to the nucleus
