Q6. Without actually performing the calculations, explain how the energy expression for H$_2^+$ \begin{equation*} E_v = -\frac{1}{2} + \frac{J+K}{1+S} \end{equation*} to calculate: [2] a) the force constant $k$ of the H$_2^+$ bond b) the fundamental vibration frequency $\nu$ of H$_2^+$.
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The force constant represents the strength of the bond between the two hydrogen atoms in the molecule. It determines how tightly the atoms are held together and how much energy is required to stretch or compress the bond. In the energy expression, the term 21 Show more…
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