Location of electrons and protons

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The discussion centers on the formation of a hydrogen atom from a proton and an electron at rest, resulting in the emission of a photon. The relevant equation used is E=hc/λ, which relates energy to the wavelength of the emitted photon. Participants confirm that it is valid to assume the electron and proton are infinitely separated before the formation of the atom. This assumption simplifies the calculations involved in determining the energy of the emitted photon.

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  • Understanding of quantum mechanics principles
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  • Knowledge of the equation E=hc/λ
  • Basic grasp of photon emission processes
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Homework Statement



a proton and an electron initially at rest ,combined to form a hydrogen atom in ground state.A single photon is emitted in this process.The wavelength of the emitted photon is

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E=hc/ λ

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So I know when the system is formed the energy will be released in the form of photons but since they hse only given that electron and proton are at rest ,can I assume they are infinitely separated[/B]
 
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Hydrous Caperilla said:
can I assume they are infinitely separated
yes.
 
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