Which of the following is an assumption used to simplify the Schrödinger Equatio

Question

Which of the following is an assumption used to simplify the Schrödinger Equation for a one-electron atom?

A. The potential energy function is approximated to depend only on the radial degree of freedom.

B The kinetic energy relative to the center-of-mass of the atom is solely due to the motion of the electron.

C. The center-of-mass of the atom is approximately located at the instantaneous position of the electron.

D. The electron motion is constrained to a circular path in a single plane containing the nucleus.

Explanation / Answer

The correct assumption is,

B The kinetic energy relative to the center-of-mass of the atom is solely due to the motion of the electron.

Related Questions

Navigate

• Browse (All)
• Browse W
• Subjects

Integrity-first tutoring: explanations and feedback only — we do not complete graded work. Learn more.