Question 1

What is the speed of an electron in m/s if its wavelength is 0.155 nm?

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Question 2

Continuous spectra are characteristic of heated solids.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

What is the minimum uncertainty in the position of a neutron if the uncertainty in its speed is 0.0250 m/s?

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Question 4

Green light has a wavelength of 5200 Å. Calculate the energy of one photon of green light.

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A)   3.4 × 10-40 J
B)   3.4 × 10-30 J
C)   3.8 × 10-29 J
D)   3.4 × 10-27 J
E)   3.8 × 10-19 JF) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 5

The Rydberg equation is an example of an empirical equation.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

In the quantum mechanical treatment of the hydrogen atom, the functions F1F1F1S1F1F1F10 and F1F1F1S1F1F1F102 both feature prominently. Briefly explain (in principle) how they are obtained and what, if anything, their physical meanings are.

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The wave function, , is ...

Question 7

Consider the following adjectives used to describe types of spectrum: continuous line atomic emission absorption
How many of them are appropriate to describe the spectrum of radiation given off by a black body?

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A)   none
B)   one
C)   two
D)   three
E)   fourF) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 8

a. Use the Bohr equation to calculate the energy needed to ionize a hydrogen atom from its ground state.
b. What is the minimum wavelength of a photon needed for it to have the energy needed in (a)?

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a. 2.18 × ...

Question 9

The size of an atomic orbital is associated with

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A)   the principal quantum number (n) .
B)   the angular momentum quantum number (l) .
C)   the magnetic quantum number (ml) .
D)   the spin quantum number (ms) .
E)   the angular momentum and magnetic quantum numbers, together.F) B) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 10

In the quantum mechanical treatment of the hydrogen atom, the energy depends on the principal quantum number n but not on the values of l or ml.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The interference pattern seen when light passes through narrow, closely spaced slits, is due to

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A)   diffraction.
B)   reflection.
C)   refraction.
D)   dispersion.
E)   deflection.F) A) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 12

In the quantum mechanical treatment of the hydrogen atom, the probability of finding an electron at any point is proportional to the wave function F1F1F1S1F1F1F10.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Electromagnetic radiation can be specified by its wavelength () , its frequency ()  or its period () . The period  is the time it takes one complete wavelength to pass a point in space. Based on this information, what is the mathematical relationship between  and ?

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A)   ( = 1/) 
B)   ( = ) 
C)   ( = /c) 
D)   c =  x 
E)   ( = c/) F) A) and C)
G) D) and E)

Question 14

A photon has an energy of 5.53 × 10-17 J. What is its frequency in s-1?

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A)   3.66 × 10-50 s-1
B)   1.20 × 10-17 s-1
C)   3.59 × 10-9 s-1
D)   2.78 × 108 s-1
E)   8.35 × 1016 s-1F) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

Question 15

The AM station KBOR plays your favorite music from the 20's and 30's at 1290 kHz. Find the wavelength of these waves.

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A)   4.30 × 10-2 m
B)   0.144 m
C)   6.94 m
D)   232 m
E)   > 103 mF) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 16

What are the possible values for the following quantum numbers in an atom?
a. n
b. l
c. ml

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Question 17

For potassium metal, the work function  (the minimum energy needed to eject an electron from the metal surface)  is 3.68 × 10-19 J. Which is the longest wavelength of the following which could excite photoelectrons?

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A)   550. nm
B)   500. nm
C)   450. nm
D)   400. nm
E)   350. nmF) B) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 18

For all the allowed vibration(s)  (wavelength(s) )  of a plucked guitar string, what is the correct relationship between the length of the string, L, and the wavelength, ?

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A)   L = /2
B)   L = 
C)   L = n/2 where n is a positive integer
D)   L = n where n is a positive integer
E)   L = 1/F) C) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 19

In an atom, the square of an electron's wave function

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A)   becomes zero at the nucleus.
B)   is smallest near the nucleus.
C)   is largest near the nucleus.
D)   may be zero at more than one point.
E)   tends to infinity at large distances from the nucleus.F) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 20

A radio wave has a frequency of 8.6 × 108 Hz. What is the energy of one photon of this radiation?

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A)   7.7 × 10-43 J
B)   2.3 × 10-34 J
C)   5.7 × 10-25 J
D)   1.7 × 10-16 J
E)   > 10-15 JF) A) and E)
G) All of the above

Exam 7: Quantum Theory and Atomic Structure

Continuous spectra are characteristic of heated solids.

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The interference pattern seen when light passes through narrow, closely spaced slits, is due to

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What are the possible values for the following quantum numbers in an atom? a. n b. l c. ml

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What is the speed of an electron in m/s if its wavelength is 0.155 nm?

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In the quantum mechanical treatment of the hydrogen atom, the functions  and 2 both feature prominently. Briefly explain (in principle) how they are obtained and what, if anything, their physical meanings are.

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In the quantum mechanical treatment of the hydrogen atom, the energy depends on the principal quantum number n but not on the values of l or ml.

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Green light has a wavelength of 5200 Å. Calculate the energy of one photon of green light.

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In the quantum mechanical treatment of the hydrogen atom, the probability of finding an electron at any point is proportional to the wave function .

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For potassium metal, the work function  (the minimum energy needed to eject an electron from the metal surface) is 3.68 × 10-19 J. Which is the longest wavelength of the following which could excite photoelectrons?

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The size of an atomic orbital is associated with

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For all the allowed vibration(s) (wavelength(s) ) of a plucked guitar string, what is the correct relationship between the length of the string, L, and the wavelength, ?

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The AM station KBOR plays your favorite music from the 20's and 30's at 1290 kHz. Find the wavelength of these waves.

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A radio wave has a frequency of 8.6 × 108 Hz. What is the energy of one photon of this radiation?

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In an atom, the square of an electron's wave function

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Consider the following adjectives used to describe types of spectrum: continuous line atomic emission absorption How many of them are appropriate to describe the spectrum of radiation given off by a black body?

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Electromagnetic radiation can be specified by its wavelength () , its frequency () or its period () . The period  is the time it takes one complete wavelength to pass a point in space. Based on this information, what is the mathematical relationship between  and ?

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a. Use the Bohr equation to calculate the energy needed to ionize a hydrogen atom from its ground state. b. What is the minimum wavelength of a photon needed for it to have the energy needed in (a)?

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What is the minimum uncertainty in the position of a neutron if the uncertainty in its speed is 0.0250 m/s?

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The Rydberg equation is an example of an empirical equation.

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A photon has an energy of 5.53 × 10-17 J. What is its frequency in s-1?

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