Atom can't be stable in classical mechanics.
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In chemistry, a stable atom is one that has a full outer electron shell, meaning it has no tendency to gain or lose electrons. This is because atoms are most stable when their outermost electron shell is filled with electrons. Now, let's consider the case of Show more…
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