Calculating Wavefunction Angles in sp3 Hybridization - How to Use Integrals?

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I'm given the following matrix equation:

Matrix equation: a column of psi1 to psi4 equals a 4x4 matrix of plus and minus ones times a column of phi1, x phi2, y phi2, z phi2.


I'm also given:

Four normalization integrals over three-dimensional space: the integral of |phi_1| squared equals 1, the integral of |x phi_2| squared equals 1, the integral of |y phi_2| squared equals 1, and the integral of |z phi_2| squared equals 1.


We're supposed to show that the angle between any two of these wave functions is 109.5 (characteristic of sp3 hybridization). I assume I need to calculate the expectation values of x, y and z and then use the dot product, but I'm at a loss on how to evaluate the inegrals. Suggestions?

Thanks.

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I have a very similar problem myself. I think you need to take the expectation value of two wavefunctions with respect to the position operator. so:
<psi_1|r|psi_1>
since the position is a vector operator you will get a vector quantity. Dot the two of them together, and I'm sure you can get it from there.

btw: how do you get LaTeX to work here?