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Homework Statement
Why doesn't the energy of the hydrogen atom depend on quantum numbers l or m?
Homework Equations
E = (Z^2) 13.6 eV / n^2
The Attempt at a Solution
Regarding l:
I know that it has to do with the inverse-square law between the distance, r, of the e- and the nucleus' force exerted on the e-...
I also know that it has to do with the fact that there is only 1 e- orbiting H...
But can someone elaborate on exactly what happens when more e- are introduced?
Is it that another e- can interfere with the "pull" felt by the outer e- and exactly HOW much it interferes is dependent upon the angular momentum number, l?
Regarding m:
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