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What does Schrödinger's approach primarily utilize to specify any wavefunction?
What does Schrödinger's approach primarily utilize to specify any wavefunction?
Which of the following correctly identifies a type of quantum number used by Schrödinger?
Which of the following correctly identifies a type of quantum number used by Schrödinger?
The term 'zip codes for electrons' refers to which concept in quantum chemistry?
The term 'zip codes for electrons' refers to which concept in quantum chemistry?
How many quantum numbers are used in Schrödinger’s approach to define an electron's state?
How many quantum numbers are used in Schrödinger’s approach to define an electron's state?
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Which of the following is NOT one of the three quantum numbers used in Schrödinger’s approach?
Which of the following is NOT one of the three quantum numbers used in Schrödinger’s approach?
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What values can the spin quantum number (s) take?
What values can the spin quantum number (s) take?
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Which statement is true regarding the angular momentum of particles?
Which statement is true regarding the angular momentum of particles?
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What does the shape of the s-orbital depend on?
What does the shape of the s-orbital depend on?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of the spin quantum number?
Which of the following is a characteristic of the spin quantum number?
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In the context of s-orbitals, which statement is incorrect?
In the context of s-orbitals, which statement is incorrect?
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Study Notes
Lecture 05: Quantum Mechanical Model of the Atom
- The quantum mechanical model of the atom treats electrons as matter waves.
- Schrödinger proposed the quantum mechanical model.
- The model describes the propagation of the wave associated with the particle.
- The wave function (Ψ) describes the probability distribution of an electron's location.
- The Hamiltonian operator (H) represents the total energy of the electron (kinetic energy + potential energy).
- The eigenfunction (E) represents the energy levels that an electron can occupy.
- The Schrödinger equation (ΗΨ = EΨ) describes the behavior of the electron in an atom.
Lecture 05: Wave Function of Hydrogen Atom
- Wave function (ψ) in hydrogen atom is expressed as ψ(r, θ, φ) = R(r)Y(θ, φ).
- R(r) is Radial wave function, which describes the distance from the nucleus.
- Y(θ, φ) is Angular wave function, which defines the shape of the orbital.
- ψ² is the probability of finding an electron at a certain location.
Lecture 05: Quantum Numbers
- The quantum numbers describe the properties of atomic orbitals and electrons.
- Principal quantum number (n): determines the main energy level (shell) and energy of electron. Values are positive integers (n = 1, 2, 3...).
- n=1, 2, 3...
- Maximum number of electrons in a shell = 2n2
- Subsidiary (azimuthal) quantum number (ℓ) : determines the subshells (orbitals) within a shell.
- ℓ = 0, 1, 2, 3 (s, p, d, f)
- Magnetic quantum number (mℓ) : defines the orientation of the orbitals in space. Values range from -ℓ to +ℓ. mℓ = -ℓ, -ℓ+1, ..., 0, ..., ℓ-1, ℓ.
- Spin quantum number (ms) : describes the spin of the electron which can be either +1/2 or -1/2.
Lecture 06: Relative Energies of Orbitals and Building up Electronic Configurations
- The lower the value of (n), the lower the energy of the orbital.
- The lower the value of (n+l), the lower the energy of the orbital.
- The order of orbital filling (Aufbau Principle) follows a specific path based on energy levels (such as 1s, 2s, 2p, 3s, 3p, 4s, 3d...).
- Aufbau principle: Fill orbitals from lowest energy first.
- Pauli Exclusion principle: No two electrons can have the same four quantum numbers.
- Hund's rule: Within a subshell, each orbital occupies one electron before pairing.
Lecture 06: Electron Configurations for Elements and Ions
- Electron configurations describe the arrangement of electrons in an atom's orbitals.
- Elements configurations follow the Aufbau principle, Pauli exclusion principle, and Hund's rule.
- The configuration of an ion differs from the neutral atom configuration by the number of electrons in the outermost orbitals.
- Anomalous electronic configurations represent some exceptions to the Aufbau principle, particularly for transition metals.
- Valence electrons are the outer shell electrons involved in chemical bonding, and core electrons are the inner shell electrons.
- Noble gas configuration is a shorthand notation of core electrons.
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Explore the concepts of the quantum mechanical model of the atom, including the Schrödinger equation, wave functions, and electron probability distributions. This quiz covers essential topics such as eigenfunctions, the Hamiltonian operator, and the wave function specific to the hydrogen atom. Test your knowledge and understanding of these fundamental principles of quantum mechanics.
