University Physics with Modern Physics (14th Edition)

by Young, Hugh D.; Freedman, Roger A.

Published by Pearson

ISBN 10: 0321973615

ISBN 13: 978-0-32197-361-0

Chapter 41 - Quantum Mechanics II: Atomic Structure - Problems - Discussion Questions - Page 1401: Q41.19

Answer

The central-field approximation assumes that electrons in an atom move in a spherically symmetric potential.

Work Step by Step

This is explained on page 1386. This is only an approximation because of the effect of the other electrons, whose charge is not distributed with perfect spherical symmetry.

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