Molecular Spectroscopy Review: Vibrational and Rotational Energies
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What is the degeneracy of the rotational energy level with quantum number J?

  • $J$
  • $J^2$
  • $2^J$
  • $2J + 1$ (correct)

What is the selection rule for transitions in the rigid rotator model?

  • ΔJ = +1, -1 (correct)
  • ΔJ = +1, 0, -1
  • ΔJ = +2, -2
  • No selection rule

What is the relationship between the energy levels and the peaks on the microwave spectroscopy spectrum?

  • Energy levels and peaks are not evenly spaced
  • Energy levels are not evenly spaced, but peaks are (correct)
  • Energy levels are evenly spaced, but peaks are not
  • Energy levels and peaks are evenly spaced

Which type of molecule has 3N-6 vibrational degrees of freedom?

<p>Non-linear molecule (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of longer bond length on bond energy at higher energy levels?

<p>Bond energy decreases (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what spectrum do electronic transitions usually occur for a molecule?

<p>Visible or ultraviolet (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which energy type is the spacing of energy levels typically much larger compared to others?

<p>Electronic (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Hooke's law, what does 'x' represent in the equation F = -kx?

<p>Displacement from equilibrium (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of the gas particles in a box, how does an increase in box size (V) affect energy transitions?

<p>Energy transitions become smaller (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the equation 𝜀𝑛𝑥 𝑛𝑦 𝑛𝑧 ℎ2 𝑛𝑥2 𝑛𝑦2 𝑛𝑧2 = + + 8𝑚 𝑎2 𝑏2 𝑐 2 represent in the context of connection to the First Law?

<p>Change in energy transitions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

For a diatomic molecule, what does '𝑥' represent in the equation 𝐹 = −𝑘𝑥?

<p>Displacement between nuclei (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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