Locating Li (2+) Energy Levels - eV

[Haftred]

Where can I find the different energy levels (in eV) for Li (2+). I can't seem to find it in my textbook or on the internet.

 

[mathman]

http://physics.nist.gov/PhysRefData/Handbook/index.html

Try the above. I am not sure, but it might help.

 

[Jayse_83]

You could try quantum mechanic solutions ... not for the faint hearted though...
If you know the number of electrons in Li you have to begin filling shells using the quantum numbers n,l and Ml .. which each have restrictions in their values. You keep filling the electrons in the shells (dont forget spins!) until you are left with an unfilled shell. Excitation energy levels occur when the last electron is placed in the higher energy levels and not the next available level.
Have fun

 

[inha]

that's way too much work considering that the levels are well tabulated.

 

[SpaceTiger]

Li²⁺ is just a hydrogen-like ion, I believe, so its energy levels are given simply by:

E=13.6\frac{Z^2}{n^2}\ eV=\frac{122.4}{n^2}\ eV

This isn't exact because it neglects fine structure and hyperfine structure, but for most purposes, the above should suffice.