The quantum-mechanical treatment of the H atom gives the energy, E, of the electron as a functio

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The quantum-mechanical treatment of the H atom gives the...

The quantum-mechanical treatment of the $\mathrm{H}$ atom gives the energy, $E$, of the electron as a function of $n:$ $$E=-\frac{h^{2}}{8 \pi^{2} m_{e} a_{0}^{2} n^{2}} \quad(n=1,2,3, \ldots) $$where $h$ is Planck's constant, $m_{e}$ is the electron's mass, and $a_{0}$ is $52.92 \times 10^{-12} \mathrm{~m}$ (a) Write the expression in the form $E=-$ (constant) $\left(1 / n^{2}\right),$ evaluate the constant (in $J$ ), and compare it with the corresponding expression from Bohr's theory. (b) Use the expression from part (a) to find $\Delta E$ between $n=2$ and $n=3$ (c) Calculate the wavelength of the photon that corresponds to this energy change.

The quantum-mechanical treatment of the $\mathrm{H}$ atom gives the energy, $E$, of the electron as a function of $n:$
$$E=-\frac{h^{2}}{8 \pi^{2} m_{e} a_{0}^{2} n^{2}} \quad(n=1,2,3, \ldots)
$$where $h$ is Planck's constant, $m_{e}$ is the electron's mass, and $a_{0}$ is $52.92 \times 10^{-12} \mathrm{~m}$ (a) Write the expression in the form $E=-$ (constant) $\left(1 / n^{2}\right),$ evaluate the constant (in $J$ ), and compare it with the corresponding expression from Bohr's theory.
(b) Use the expression from part (a) to find $\Delta E$ between $n=2$ and $n=3$
(c) Calculate the wavelength of the photon that corresponds to this energy change.

Key Concepts

Planck-Einstein Relation

The Planck-Einstein relation connects the energy of a photon to its wavelength via the equation E = hc/?, where h is Planck’s constant and c is the speed of light. This relation is fundamental in converting energy differences between atomic levels into observable spectral wavelengths, and it serves as a bridge between the wave and particle natures of light in quantum theory.

Photon Emission and Absorption

When an electron transitions between quantized energy levels, the energy difference manifests as a photon, either emitted or absorbed. The energy carried by this photon is directly related to its wavelength through the Planck-Einstein relation. This principle underpins phenomena such as line spectra and is a key aspect of understanding atomic emissions and absorptions in quantum mechanics.

Energy Transition

This concept involves the change in energy when an electron moves from one energy level to another. The difference in energies between levels, often calculated using the energy equations for hydrogen, corresponds to the energy absorbed or emitted as radiation. Understanding energy transitions is essential for analyzing spectral lines and determining the wavelengths of emitted or absorbed photons.

Quantum Number

The principal quantum number, often denoted as n, is an integer that labels the energy levels in an atom. It determines the overall size and energy of the electron orbit in both quantum mechanical and Bohr models of the hydrogen atom. In the energy expressions, the inverse square dependence on n reflects the quantization condition and the radiative transitions between these discrete levels.

Hydrogen Atom Energy Levels

This concept refers to the discrete energy values that an electron can have in a hydrogen atom. In quantum mechanics, these levels are determined by solving the Schrödinger equation for the Coulomb potential, resulting in an expression for energy that depends on the principal quantum number. The quantization of energy levels explains why only certain electron energies are allowed, and it forms the basis for understanding atomic spectra.

Bohr Model

The Bohr model of the hydrogen atom was an early attempt to explain atomic spectra by postulating that electrons orbit the nucleus in discrete circular orbits with quantized angular momentum. Although it was later superseded by quantum mechanics, the Bohr model yields energy level formulas that match the quantum mechanical results for hydrogen, thus providing historical and conceptual context to the development of modern atomic theory.

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