If Zeff for the Na 3s orbital is 2.51, while for the Mg 3s orbital it is 3.31, by what ratio do you expect the radius of an isolated magnesium atom to be over that of a sodium atom? Show your working.

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Problem 7.63QE: Sketch an orbital contour that is expected for an electron that has n = 3 and = 2.
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If Zeff for the Na 3s orbital is 2.51, while for the Mg 3s orbital it is 3.31, by what
ratio do you expect the radius of an isolated magnesium atom to be over that of a
sodium atom? Show your working.
Transcribed Image Text:2 If Zeff for the Na 3s orbital is 2.51, while for the Mg 3s orbital it is 3.31, by what ratio do you expect the radius of an isolated magnesium atom to be over that of a sodium atom? Show your working.
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