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just thinking... the energy of an orbital depends on:
a)quantum number n
b)quantum number l.
an orbital will be of less energy when it's more contracted. So technically, 3d should have a lower energy than 4f and hence be contracted. BUT IT'S THE OTHER WAY AROUND!
help?
thank you!
a)quantum number n
b)quantum number l.
an orbital will be of less energy when it's more contracted. So technically, 3d should have a lower energy than 4f and hence be contracted. BUT IT'S THE OTHER WAY AROUND!
help?
thank you!