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What is the form of the wave function inside the box given the boundary conditions?
What is the form of the wave function inside the box given the boundary conditions?
What is the value of the constant B in the wave function when x = 0?
What is the value of the constant B in the wave function when x = 0?
What is the potential energy inside the one-dimensional box?
What is the potential energy inside the one-dimensional box?
What is the form of the potential energy outside the box at position x?
What is the form of the potential energy outside the box at position x?
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In the equation $k^2 = \frac{8\pi^2 mE}{h^2}$, what does k represent?
In the equation $k^2 = \frac{8\pi^2 mE}{h^2}$, what does k represent?
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Which equation represents the 3D Schrodinger equation for the system described?
Which equation represents the 3D Schrodinger equation for the system described?
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What does the equation $0 = Sin(ka)$ imply about the value of sin ka?
What does the equation $0 = Sin(ka)$ imply about the value of sin ka?
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What happens to the wave function ψ when B is set to 0?
What happens to the wave function ψ when B is set to 0?
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What happens to the potential energy as one moves outside the box boundaries (x=0 and x=a)?
What happens to the potential energy as one moves outside the box boundaries (x=0 and x=a)?
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In the given conditions, what does the term 'E' represent in the equation?
In the given conditions, what does the term 'E' represent in the equation?
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Study Notes
Particle in a One-Dimensional Box
- In a one-dimensional box, potential energy outside the boundaries (0 and a) is infinite while inside is zero.
- Potential energy function: ( V(x) = 0 ) for ( 0 < x < a ), ( V(x) = \infty ) for ( x \leq 0 ) and ( x \geq a ).
3D Schrödinger Equation
- The general form of the 3D Schrödinger equation incorporates kinetic and potential energy terms: [ \frac{-ħ^2}{2m} \nabla^2 \psi + (E - V)\psi = 0 ]
- For a particle in a box, the potential energy ( V ) is defined similarly as above.
Wave Function and Boundary Conditions
- The second derivative of the wave function ( \psi ) gives rise to a quantization condition: [ \frac{d^2 \psi}{dx^2} + k^2 \psi = 0 ]
- The wave function can be expressed as: [ \psi = A \sin(kx) + B \cos(kx) ]
Boundary Condition Analysis
- At boundaries ( x = 0 ) and ( x = a ), the wave function must equal zero.
- Setting ( \psi(0) = 0 ) leads to ( B = 0 ).
- At ( x = a ), ( \sin(ka) = 0 ) implies ( ka = n\pi ), where ( n = 1, 2, 3, \ldots ), leading to ( k = \frac{n\pi}{a} ).
Energy Levels
- Energy levels are quantized and given by: [ E_n = \frac{n^2 h^2}{8ma^2} ]
- Corresponding wave functions are: [ \psi_n = \sqrt{\frac{2}{a}} \sin\left(\frac{n\pi x}{a}\right) ]
Energy Differences
- Energy difference between states can be calculated as: [ \Delta E = E_2 - E_1 = \frac{3h^2}{8ma^2} ]
- Successive differences highlight the increasing energy gaps: [ E_3 - E_2 = \frac{5h^2}{8ma^2} ]
Highest Occupied Molecular Orbital (HOMO) and Lowest Unoccupied Molecular Orbital (LUMO)
- HOMO corresponds to ( n ) and LUMO to ( n + 1 ).
- Energy for ( n + 1 ) state is expressed as: [ E = \frac{(n+1)^2 h^2}{8ma^2} ]
Conjugated Molecules
- Defined by overlapping p-orbitals, affecting the molecular geometry.
- Example bond lengths: C-C = 154 pm; C=C = 134 pm.
Molecular Orbital (MO) Diagram
- Energy levels can be represented in diagrams indicating the energy states of molecular electrons.
- Configuration in terms of ( \psi_n ) captures the energy and wave function behavior within the system.
Atomic Orbitals
- Atomic orbitals define 3D spaces around the nucleus that represent probable locations of electrons.
Schrödinger Equation for Hydrogen Atom
- The modified Schrödinger equation for hydrogen considers kinetic and potential energies: [ \frac{d^2 \psi}{dx^2} + \frac{8\pi^2 \mu}{h^2} (E - V) \psi = 0 ]
- The effective mass appears in the equation, representing the influence of both electron and nucleus.
Electron Motions in Hydrogen Atom
- The motions are categorized as revolution around the nucleus and translational motion.
Example Calculation for Energy Transition
- Energy required to promote an electron from HOMO to LUMO for linear hexa-1,3,5-triyne can be computed using the derived energy equations for respective states.
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Test your understanding of the particle in a one-dimensional box concept in quantum mechanics. Explore potential energy behavior inside and outside the box, as well as the 3D Schrödinger equation. This quiz will enhance your grasp of key quantum principles and equations.
