Module 1 : Atomic Structure
Lecture 1 : Structural Chemistry
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Problems

1.1)

Distinguish between the structures of trees, buildings, bridges, the earth and the nucleus of an atom. Identify the building blocks and the forces that bind them.
 
1.2) The angular momentum L of a particle is given by r x p where r x p are position and momentum vectors respectively. The x component of angular momentum Lx equals y pz – z py. What is the operator for Lx? (Hint: The operator for the sum of two dynamical variables is the sum of the operators for the dynamical variables.)

 

1.3) What is the energy required to excite 1 mole of hydrogen atoms from the n = 2 state to the n = 7 state? Express the values of energy in eV, kJ, kJ/mol and cm-1.