An electron inside a hydrogen atom is confined to within a space of 0.110 nm.What is the minimum uncertainty in the electron's velocity? (h = 6.626 × 10^-34J ∙ s,m_el = 9.11 × 10^-31 kg) A)3.31 × 10⁶ m/s B)4.71 × 10⁶ m/s C)3.30 × 10⁸ m/s D)4.71 × 10⁸ m/s E)3.30 × 10¹⁰ m/s

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The uncertainty principle states Δx * Δv ≥ h / (4π * m), where Δx = 0.110 nm = 0.110 × 10^-9 m, h = 6.626 × 10^-34 J∙s, and m = 9.11 × 10^-31 kg. Solving for Δv gives approximately 3.31 × 10^6 m/s.

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