What is the Wavenumber and Transition for an H-Atom with n=732 to n=731?

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In summary, the diameter of an H-atom with n=732 is 5.67x10^-5 meters and the wavenumber corresponding to the transition from n=732 to n=731 is 56.18 m^-1.
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Homework Statement


Calculate a diameter of an H-atom with n=732. Calculate also the value of the wavenumber corresponding to the transition from n=732 to n=731




Homework Equations



[tex] E_{trans}= \frac{-E_{h}}{(732)^2}-\frac{-E_{h}}{(731)^2}}[/tex]



The Attempt at a Solution



[tex] E_{trans}= \frac{-13.6}{(732)^2}-\frac{-13.6}{(731)^2}}=6.95\cdot10^{-5} eV[/tex]

[tex] E=\frac{hc}{\lambda}\Rightarrow \lambda=\frac{hc}{E}=\frac{4.135\cdot10^{-15}\cdot 3\cdot10^8}{6.95\cdot10^{-5}}=0.0178 m[/tex]

Homework Statement



now going back to the wavenumber, i was not sure which formula i should use...
[tex] k=\frac{2\pi}{\lambda} or \nu=\frac{1}{\lambda}[/tex]
I have chosen the second one and i got
[tex] \nu=\frac{1}{0.0178}=56.18 m^{-1}[/tex]

Homework Statement



Is that a relevant result?







The Attempt at a Solution



the diameter will be=
[tex] d_{n}=2\cdot r_{0}\cdot n^2= 2\cdot (732)^2\cdot 5.291\cdot10^{-5} = 5.67\cdot10^{-5} m[/tex]
 
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Seems OK :)
 

1. What is a wavenumber?

A wavenumber is a unit of measurement used in spectroscopy to describe the frequency of electromagnetic radiation. It is defined as the number of waves per unit distance, typically measured in units of inverse centimeters (cm^-1).

2. How is wavenumber related to energy?

Wavenumber and energy are directly proportional. This means that as the wavenumber increases, the energy of electromagnetic radiation also increases. This relationship is described by the equation E = hcν, where E is energy, h is Planck's constant, c is the speed of light, and ν is the wavenumber.

3. What is a transition in spectroscopy?

A transition in spectroscopy refers to the change in energy level of an atom or molecule, typically caused by the absorption or emission of electromagnetic radiation. These transitions can be observed as peaks in a spectroscopic spectrum and provide information about the structure and composition of a substance.

4. How is wavenumber used in spectroscopy?

Wavenumber is used in spectroscopy as a way to measure the frequency of electromagnetic radiation and identify the types of transitions that are occurring. By analyzing the wavenumber and intensity of different transitions, scientists can determine the chemical composition and structure of a substance.

5. Can wavenumber be converted to other units?

Yes, wavenumber can be converted to other units such as frequency (in units of hertz) or energy (in units of joules). These conversions can be done using the equations ν = c/λ and E = hcν, where ν is frequency, c is the speed of light, λ is wavelength, and E is energy.

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