How fast do electrons in an atom travel?

Subject: How fast do electrons in an atom travel?

Date: Sat Dec 2 02:13:56 2000
Posted by Mark
Grade level: 10-12 School: CySprings H.S.
City: Cypress State/Province: TX Country: USA
Area of science: Physics
ID: 975741236.Ph

Message:


Is it possible to measure the velocity (average or otherwise) of an 
electron or group of electrons in an atom?  Does this velocity change when 
the electrons are bound to other atoms?

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