List all the elements through calcium that you would expectnot to have a spin-or

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List all the elements through calcium that you would expectnot to have a spin-orbit interaction that splits the ground stateenergy. Explain. For some reason, after reading the text a few times, I stilldon't even understand what this problem is asking for =/. Could someone clarify with a clear explanation? If you're notentirely sure of how to answer it, the question has a solutionunder this book's page (ch8 #14 of Modern Physics for Scientistsand Engineers by Rex and Thornton http://physics.cramster.com/modern-physics-for-scientists-and-engineers-3rd-chapter-11-19127.aspx), but it requires a premium membership. Therefore, the karmapoints are practically free, as I will rate lifesaver=p! -Thanks List all the elements through calcium that you would expectnot to have a spin-orbit interaction that splits the ground stateenergy. Explain. For some reason, after reading the text a few times, I stilldon't even understand what this problem is asking for =/. Could someone clarify with a clear explanation? If you're notentirely sure of how to answer it, the question has a solutionunder this book's page (ch8 #14 of Modern Physics for Scientistsand Engineers by Rex and Thornton http://physics.cramster.com/modern-physics-for-scientists-and-engineers-3rd-chapter-11-19127.aspx), but it requires a premium membership. Therefore, the karmapoints are practically free, as I will rate lifesaver=p! -Thanks

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Is it just that elements with a total S of 0 don't possess splitting?  Please help; I really want to understand this!

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