Uncertainty Relation and Chemistry

Most recent answer: 09/13/2016

Q:
Theoretical question:If there are 2 hydrogen atoms covalently bonded (sharing electrons) and I, somehow, someway, happen to know the precise momentum of one the electrons, will the bond necessarily break due to the completely unknown position of the electron?
- Arlston Alstott (age 57)
Corydon, IN, USA
A:

Yes, exactly.

Mike W.


(published on 09/13/2016)