Friday, April 27, 2018

physical chemistry - Are there any free electrons in metal vapor?


Metals contain free moving electrons, in both the solid and liquid state. Does this happen when it is in vapor form?




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periodic trends - Comparing radii in lithium, beryllium, magnesium, aluminium and sodium ions

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