How Do the Electron Orbitals of H and He+ Differ?

[rburt]

Homework Statement

Both H and He+ atoms contain a nucleus and a single electron. Therefore He+ is often referred to as Hydrogen-like. According to the Bohr Model, the electron in He+ should orbit the nucleus in discrete orbits, much like the electron in the Hydrogen atom orbits its nucleus. How will the electron's orbital of He+ differ from the elctron's orbits of a H atom?

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The Attempt at a Solution

I don't see how their orbits will be different because they are both found within a 1s orbital which are spherical. Would they have different levels of energy? If so how could you go about figuring this?

 

[lanew]

I'm not sure about calculating energy levels, but if you consider the amount of protons in a He+ atom versus a H atom, there are twice as many. This extra positive charge should cause a greater attraction inward on the proton. I think this change will also change the energy levels but can't help you with the calculations.