Textbook Question
The hydrogen atom can absorb light of wavelength 1094 nm. (b) Determine the final value of n associated with this absorption.
Ch.6 - Electronic Structure of Atoms
Chapter 6, Problem 47c,d
Use the de Broglie relationship to determine the wavelengths of the following objects: (c) a lithium atom moving at 2.5 × 105 m/s (d) an ozone (O3) molecule in the upper atmosphere moving at 550 m/s.
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Identify the de Broglie wavelength formula: \( \lambda = \frac{h}{mv} \), where \( \lambda \) is the wavelength, \( h \) is Planck's constant (\( 6.626 \times 10^{-34} \) Js), \( m \) is the mass of the object, and \( v \) is the velocity.
Determine the mass of the ozone molecule (\( \text{O}_3 \)). The molar mass of ozone is approximately 48.00 g/mol. Convert this to kilograms by dividing by 1000, resulting in 0.048 kg/mol.
Calculate the mass of a single ozone molecule by dividing the molar mass by Avogadro's number (\( 6.022 \times 10^{23} \) molecules/mol).
Substitute the values into the de Broglie equation: \( \lambda = \frac{6.626 \times 10^{-34} \text{ Js}}{m \times 550 \text{ m/s}} \), where \( m \) is the mass of a single ozone molecule calculated in the previous step.
Simplify the expression to find the wavelength \( \lambda \) of the ozone molecule.
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de Broglie Wavelength
The de Broglie wavelength is a concept in quantum mechanics that relates the wavelength of a particle to its momentum. It is given by the formula λ = h/p, where λ is the wavelength, h is Planck's constant, and p is the momentum of the particle. This relationship implies that all matter exhibits wave-like properties, especially at the atomic and subatomic levels.
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Momentum
Momentum is a physical quantity defined as the product of an object's mass and its velocity (p = mv). In the context of the de Broglie relationship, momentum is crucial because it determines the wavelength of a moving particle. For an ozone molecule, knowing its mass and velocity allows us to calculate its momentum and subsequently its wavelength.
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Planck's Constant
Planck's constant (h) is a fundamental constant in quantum mechanics, approximately equal to 6.626 x 10^-34 Js. It plays a key role in the quantization of energy and is essential in the de Broglie wavelength formula. Understanding Planck's constant is vital for calculating the wavelengths of particles, as it bridges the gap between classical and quantum physics.
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