ground state
Chinese equivalent: 基态
ground state The state of an atom where electrons occupy the lowest possible energy levels, representing the most stable configuration.
Syllabus path: Modern Physics › Atomic Structure
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ground state The state of an atom where electrons occupy the lowest possible energy levels, representing the most stable configuration.
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Atomic Structure
Modern Physics: Atomic Structure 1. Evolution of Atomic Models Understanding the atom has been a progressive journey. For the CSCA exam, you must distinguish between these three historical models: 1. Thomson's "Plum Pudding Model" (1897): Envisioned the atom as a sphere of positi…
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