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For a single atom what is the total energy a sum of?(a) Translation and rotational energy(b) Electrical and vibrational energy(c) Translation and electronic energy(d) Rotational, electronic and translation energyI had been asked this question during an interview for a job.My question is from Microscopic Description of Gases topic in section Properties of High Temperature Gases of Aerodynamics |
Answer» RIGHT option is (C) Translation and electronic energy For explanation I would say: For a molecule, the TOTAL energy is a SUMMATION of rotational, translation, vibrational and electronic energy. But for a single ATOM, the total energy is a sum of only translation and electronic energy. |
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