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Structure of Atom

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2.1(i) Calculate the number of electrons which will together weigh one gram. (ii) Calculate the mass and charge of one mole of electrons.Show solution
(i) Given: Mass of one electron = 9.10939 × 10⁻²⁸ g

Number of electrons that weigh 1 g:
N=1 g9.10939×1028 g=1.098×1027 electronsN = \frac{1\text{ g}}{9.10939 \times 10^{-28}\text{ g}} = 1.098 \times 10^{27} \text{ electrons}

(ii) Mass of one mole of electrons:
m=6.022×1023×9.10939×1031 kg=5.486×107 kg5.49×104 gm = 6.022 \times 10^{23} \times 9.10939 \times 10^{-31}\text{ kg} = 5.486 \times 10^{-7}\text{ kg} \approx 5.49 \times 10^{-4}\text{ g}

Charge of one mole of electrons:
Q=6.022×1023×1.6022×1019 C=9.65×104 C=96500 C (1 Faraday)Q = 6.022 \times 10^{23} \times 1.6022 \times 10^{-19}\text{ C} = 9.65 \times 10^{4}\text{ C} = 96500\text{ C (1 Faraday)}
2.2(i) Calculate the total number of electrons present in one mole of methane. (ii) Find (a) the total number and (b) the total mass of neutrons in 7 mg of ¹⁴C. (Assume that mass of a neutron = 1.675 × 10⁻²⁷ kg). (iii) Find (a) the total number and (b) the total mass of protons in 34 mg of NH₃ at STP. Will the answer change if the temperature and pressure are changed?Show solution
(i) Methane (CH₄): electrons per molecule = 6 (C) + 4×1 (H) = 10 electrons

Total electrons in 1 mole of CH₄:
N=10×6.022×1023=6.022×1024 electronsN = 10 \times 6.022 \times 10^{23} = 6.022 \times 10^{24}\text{ electrons}

(ii) ¹⁴C has 8 neutrons per atom. Molar mass of ¹⁴C = 14 g/mol.

Moles of ¹⁴C in 7 mg:
n=7×103 g14 g/mol=5×104 moln = \frac{7 \times 10^{-3}\text{ g}}{14\text{ g/mol}} = 5 \times 10^{-4}\text{ mol}

(a) Total number of neutrons:
=5×104×6.022×1023×8=2.409×1021 neutrons= 5 \times 10^{-4} \times 6.022 \times 10^{23} \times 8 = 2.409 \times 10^{21}\text{ neutrons}

(b) Total mass of neutrons:
=2.409×1021×1.675×1027 kg=4.035×106 kg= 2.409 \times 10^{21} \times 1.675 \times 10^{-27}\text{ kg} = 4.035 \times 10^{-6}\text{ kg}

(iii) NH₃ has molar mass = 17 g/mol. Protons per molecule = 7 (N) + 3×1 (H) = 10 protons.

Moles of NH₃ in 34 mg:
n=34×103 g17 g/mol=2×103 moln = \frac{34 \times 10^{-3}\text{ g}}{17\text{ g/mol}} = 2 \times 10^{-3}\text{ mol}

(a) Total number of protons:
=2×103×6.022×1023×10=1.2044×1022 protons= 2 \times 10^{-3} \times 6.022 \times 10^{23} \times 10 = 1.2044 \times 10^{22}\text{ protons}

(b) Total mass of protons:
=1.2044×1022×1.6726×1027 kg=2.014×105 kg= 1.2044 \times 10^{22} \times 1.6726 \times 10^{-27}\text{ kg} = 2.014 \times 10^{-5}\text{ kg}

The answer will NOT change with temperature and pressure because the number of moles (and hence number of protons) depends only on the mass of the sample, not on T and P.
2.3How many neutrons and protons are there in the following nuclei? ¹³C, ¹⁶O, ²⁴Mg, ⁵⁶Fe, ⁸⁸SrShow solution
For any nucleus ZAX^A_Z X: Number of protons = Z, Number of neutrons = A − Z.

613C:Protons=6,Neutrons=136=7^{13}_6\text{C}: \text{Protons} = 6,\quad \text{Neutrons} = 13 - 6 = 7

816O:Protons=8,Neutrons=168=8^{16}_8\text{O}: \text{Protons} = 8,\quad \text{Neutrons} = 16 - 8 = 8

1224Mg:Protons=12,Neutrons=2412=12^{24}_{12}\text{Mg}: \text{Protons} = 12,\quad \text{Neutrons} = 24 - 12 = 12

2656Fe:Protons=26,Neutrons=5626=30^{56}_{26}\text{Fe}: \text{Protons} = 26,\quad \text{Neutrons} = 56 - 26 = 30

3888Sr:Protons=38,Neutrons=8838=50^{88}_{38}\text{Sr}: \text{Protons} = 38,\quad \text{Neutrons} = 88 - 38 = 50
2.4Write the complete symbol for the atom with the given atomic number (Z) and atomic mass (A): (i) Z = 17, A = 35. (ii) Z = 92, A = 233. (iii) Z = 4, A = 9.Show solution
The complete symbol is ZAX^A_Z X where X is the element symbol.

(i) Z = 17 → Chlorine (Cl); A = 35:
1735Cl^{35}_{17}\text{Cl}

(ii) Z = 92 → Uranium (U); A = 233:
92233U^{233}_{92}\text{U}

(iii) Z = 4 → Beryllium (Be); A = 9:
49Be^{9}_{4}\text{Be}
2.5Yellow light emitted from a sodium lamp has a wavelength (λ) of 580 nm. Calculate the frequency (ν) and wavenumber (ν̄) of the yellow light.Show solution
Given: λ=580 nm=580×109 m\lambda = 580\text{ nm} = 580 \times 10^{-9}\text{ m}, c=3×108 m s1c = 3 \times 10^8\text{ m s}^{-1}

Frequency:
ν=cλ=3×108 m s1580×109 m=5.17×1014 Hz\nu = \frac{c}{\lambda} = \frac{3 \times 10^8\text{ m s}^{-1}}{580 \times 10^{-9}\text{ m}} = 5.17 \times 10^{14}\text{ Hz}

Wavenumber:
νˉ=1λ=1580×109 m=1.724×106 m1=1.724×104 cm1\bar{\nu} = \frac{1}{\lambda} = \frac{1}{580 \times 10^{-9}\text{ m}} = 1.724 \times 10^{6}\text{ m}^{-1} = 1.724 \times 10^{4}\text{ cm}^{-1}
2.6Find energy of each of the photons which (i) correspond to light of frequency 3×10¹⁵ Hz. (ii) have wavelength of 0.50 Å.Show solution
Using E=hνE = h\nu and E=hc/λE = hc/\lambda; h=6.626×1034 J sh = 6.626 \times 10^{-34}\text{ J s}

(i) ν=3×1015 Hz\nu = 3 \times 10^{15}\text{ Hz}:
E=hν=6.626×1034×3×1015=1.988×1018 JE = h\nu = 6.626 \times 10^{-34} \times 3 \times 10^{15} = 1.988 \times 10^{-18}\text{ J}

(ii) λ=0.50 A˚=0.50×1010 m=5×1011 m\lambda = 0.50\text{ Å} = 0.50 \times 10^{-10}\text{ m} = 5 \times 10^{-11}\text{ m}:
E=hcλ=6.626×1034×3×1085×1011=3.976×1015 J3.98×1015 JE = \frac{hc}{\lambda} = \frac{6.626 \times 10^{-34} \times 3 \times 10^8}{5 \times 10^{-11}} = 3.976 \times 10^{-15}\text{ J} \approx 3.98 \times 10^{-15}\text{ J}
2.7Calculate the wavelength, frequency and wavenumber of a light wave whose period is 2.0 × 10⁻¹⁰ s.Show solution
Given: Time period T=2.0×1010 sT = 2.0 \times 10^{-10}\text{ s}

Frequency:
ν=1T=12.0×1010=5.0×109 Hz\nu = \frac{1}{T} = \frac{1}{2.0 \times 10^{-10}} = 5.0 \times 10^{9}\text{ Hz}

Wavelength:
λ=cν=3×1085.0×109=6.0×102 m=0.06 m\lambda = \frac{c}{\nu} = \frac{3 \times 10^8}{5.0 \times 10^9} = 6.0 \times 10^{-2}\text{ m} = 0.06\text{ m}

Wavenumber:
νˉ=1λ=16.0×102=16.67 m1=0.1667 cm1\bar{\nu} = \frac{1}{\lambda} = \frac{1}{6.0 \times 10^{-2}} = 16.67\text{ m}^{-1} = 0.1667\text{ cm}^{-1}
2.8What is the number of photons of light with a wavelength of 4000 pm that provide 1 J of energy?Show solution
Given: λ=4000 pm=4000×1012 m=4×109 m\lambda = 4000\text{ pm} = 4000 \times 10^{-12}\text{ m} = 4 \times 10^{-9}\text{ m}

Energy of one photon:
E=hcλ=6.626×1034×3×1084×109=4.969×1017 JE = \frac{hc}{\lambda} = \frac{6.626 \times 10^{-34} \times 3 \times 10^8}{4 \times 10^{-9}} = 4.969 \times 10^{-17}\text{ J}

Number of photons:
n=1 J4.969×1017 J=2.012×10162.0×1016 photonsn = \frac{1\text{ J}}{4.969 \times 10^{-17}\text{ J}} = 2.012 \times 10^{16} \approx 2.0 \times 10^{16}\text{ photons}
2.9A photon of wavelength 4 × 10⁻⁷ m strikes on metal surface, the work function of the metal being 2.13 eV. Calculate (i) the energy of the photon (eV), (ii) the kinetic energy of the emission, and (iii) the velocity of the photoelectron (1 eV = 1.6020 × 10⁻¹⁹ J).Show solution
Given: λ=4×107 m\lambda = 4 \times 10^{-7}\text{ m}, W0=2.13 eVW_0 = 2.13\text{ eV}

(i) Energy of photon:
E=hcλ=6.626×1034×3×1084×107=4.969×1019 JE = \frac{hc}{\lambda} = \frac{6.626 \times 10^{-34} \times 3 \times 10^8}{4 \times 10^{-7}} = 4.969 \times 10^{-19}\text{ J}
E=4.969×10191.6020×1019=3.10 eVE = \frac{4.969 \times 10^{-19}}{1.6020 \times 10^{-19}} = 3.10\text{ eV}

(ii) Kinetic energy of emitted electron:
KE=EW0=3.102.13=0.97 eVKE = E - W_0 = 3.10 - 2.13 = 0.97\text{ eV}
KE=0.97×1.6020×1019=1.554×1019 JKE = 0.97 \times 1.6020 \times 10^{-19} = 1.554 \times 10^{-19}\text{ J}

(iii) Velocity of photoelectron (me=9.109×1031 kgm_e = 9.109 \times 10^{-31}\text{ kg}):
KE=12mev2v=2×KEmeKE = \frac{1}{2}m_e v^2 \Rightarrow v = \sqrt{\frac{2 \times KE}{m_e}}
v=2×1.554×10199.109×1031=3.413×1011=5.84×105 m s1v = \sqrt{\frac{2 \times 1.554 \times 10^{-19}}{9.109 \times 10^{-31}}} = \sqrt{3.413 \times 10^{11}} = 5.84 \times 10^{5}\text{ m s}^{-1}
2.10Electromagnetic radiation of wavelength 242 nm is just sufficient to ionise the sodium atom. Calculate the ionisation energy of sodium in kJ mol⁻¹.Show solution
Given: λ=242 nm=242×109 m\lambda = 242\text{ nm} = 242 \times 10^{-9}\text{ m}

Energy per photon:
E=hcλ=6.626×1034×3×108242×109=8.21×1019 JE = \frac{hc}{\lambda} = \frac{6.626 \times 10^{-34} \times 3 \times 10^8}{242 \times 10^{-9}} = 8.21 \times 10^{-19}\text{ J}

Ionisation energy per mole:
IE=E×NA=8.21×1019×6.022×1023=4.945×105 J mol1IE = E \times N_A = 8.21 \times 10^{-19} \times 6.022 \times 10^{23} = 4.945 \times 10^{5}\text{ J mol}^{-1}
IE=494.5 kJ mol1\boxed{IE = 494.5\text{ kJ mol}^{-1}}
2.11A 25 watt bulb emits monochromatic yellow light of wavelength of 0.57 μm. Calculate the rate of emission of quanta per second.Show solution
Given: Power P=25 W=25 J s1P = 25\text{ W} = 25\text{ J s}^{-1}, λ=0.57 μm=0.57×106 m\lambda = 0.57\text{ μm} = 0.57 \times 10^{-6}\text{ m}

Energy per photon:
E=hcλ=6.626×1034×3×1080.57×106=3.487×1019 JE = \frac{hc}{\lambda} = \frac{6.626 \times 10^{-34} \times 3 \times 10^8}{0.57 \times 10^{-6}} = 3.487 \times 10^{-19}\text{ J}

Rate of emission:
n=PE=253.487×1019=7.169×10197.17×1019 quanta s1n = \frac{P}{E} = \frac{25}{3.487 \times 10^{-19}} = 7.169 \times 10^{19} \approx 7.17 \times 10^{19}\text{ quanta s}^{-1}
2.12Electrons are emitted with zero velocity from a metal surface when it is exposed to radiation of wavelength 6800 Å. Calculate threshold frequency (ν₀) and work function (W₀) of the metal.Show solution
Given: λ0=6800 A˚=6800×1010 m=6.8×107 m\lambda_0 = 6800\text{ Å} = 6800 \times 10^{-10}\text{ m} = 6.8 \times 10^{-7}\text{ m}

Since electrons are emitted with zero velocity, the incident wavelength equals the threshold wavelength.

Threshold frequency:
ν0=cλ0=3×1086.8×107=4.41×1014 Hz\nu_0 = \frac{c}{\lambda_0} = \frac{3 \times 10^8}{6.8 \times 10^{-7}} = 4.41 \times 10^{14}\text{ Hz}

Work function:
W0=hν0=6.626×1034×4.41×1014=2.922×1019 JW_0 = h\nu_0 = 6.626 \times 10^{-34} \times 4.41 \times 10^{14} = 2.922 \times 10^{-19}\text{ J}
2.13What is the wavelength of light emitted when the electron in a hydrogen atom undergoes transition from an energy level with n = 4 to an energy level with n = 2?Show solution
Using the Rydberg formula:
1λ=RH(1n121n22)\frac{1}{\lambda} = R_H\left(\frac{1}{n_1^2} - \frac{1}{n_2^2}\right)

where RH=1.097×107 m1R_H = 1.097 \times 10^7\text{ m}^{-1}, n1=2n_1 = 2, n2=4n_2 = 4:

1λ=1.097×107(14116)=1.097×107×316\frac{1}{\lambda} = 1.097 \times 10^7\left(\frac{1}{4} - \frac{1}{16}\right) = 1.097 \times 10^7 \times \frac{3}{16}

1λ=1.097×107×0.1875=2.057×106 m1\frac{1}{\lambda} = 1.097 \times 10^7 \times 0.1875 = 2.057 \times 10^6\text{ m}^{-1}

λ=12.057×106=4.86×107 m=486 nm\lambda = \frac{1}{2.057 \times 10^6} = 4.86 \times 10^{-7}\text{ m} = 486\text{ nm}

This is the blue-green line in the Balmer series (visible region).
2.14How much energy is required to ionise a H atom if the electron occupies n = 5 orbit? Compare your answer with the ionization enthalpy of H atom (energy required to remove the electron from n = 1 orbit).Show solution
Energy of electron in nth orbit of H atom:
En=2.18×1018n2 JE_n = \frac{-2.18 \times 10^{-18}}{n^2}\text{ J}

For n = 5:
E5=2.18×101825=8.72×1020 JE_5 = \frac{-2.18 \times 10^{-18}}{25} = -8.72 \times 10^{-20}\text{ J}

Energy required to ionise from n = 5 (remove to n = ∞, where E = 0):
ΔE=0(8.72×1020)=8.72×1020 J\Delta E = 0 - (-8.72 \times 10^{-20}) = 8.72 \times 10^{-20}\text{ J}

For n = 1:
E1=2.18×1018 JE_1 = -2.18 \times 10^{-18}\text{ J}
ΔE1=2.18×1018 J\Delta E_1 = 2.18 \times 10^{-18}\text{ J}

Comparison:
ΔE1ΔE5=2.18×10188.72×1020=25\frac{\Delta E_1}{\Delta E_5} = \frac{2.18 \times 10^{-18}}{8.72 \times 10^{-20}} = 25

The energy required to ionise from n = 1 is 25 times greater than from n = 5.
2.15What is the maximum number of emission lines when the excited electron of a H atom in n = 6 drops to the ground state?Show solution
When an electron drops from the nth level to the ground state, the maximum number of spectral lines is given by:
Number of lines=n(n1)2\text{Number of lines} = \frac{n(n-1)}{2}

For n = 6:
Number of lines=6(61)2=6×52=15\text{Number of lines} = \frac{6(6-1)}{2} = \frac{6 \times 5}{2} = 15

The 15 possible transitions are: 6→5, 6→4, 6→3, 6→2, 6→1, 5→4, 5→3, 5→2, 5→1, 4→3, 4→2, 4→1, 3→2, 3→1, 2→1.
2.16(i) The energy associated with the first orbit in the hydrogen atom is −2.18 × 10⁻¹⁸ J atom⁻¹. What is the energy associated with the fifth orbit? (ii) Calculate the radius of Bohr's fifth orbit for hydrogen atom.Show solution
(i) Energy of nth orbit: En=E1/n2E_n = E_1/n^2

E5=2.18×101852=2.18×101825=8.72×1020 J atom1E_5 = \frac{-2.18 \times 10^{-18}}{5^2} = \frac{-2.18 \times 10^{-18}}{25} = -8.72 \times 10^{-20}\text{ J atom}^{-1}

(ii) Radius of nth Bohr orbit for hydrogen: rn=0.0529×n2 nmr_n = 0.0529 \times n^2\text{ nm}

r5=0.0529×52=0.0529×25=1.3225 nm=132.25 pmr_5 = 0.0529 \times 5^2 = 0.0529 \times 25 = 1.3225\text{ nm} = 132.25\text{ pm}
2.17Calculate the wavenumber for the longest wavelength transition in the Balmer series of atomic hydrogen.Show solution
The Balmer series has n1=2n_1 = 2. Longest wavelength corresponds to smallest energy transition, i.e., n2=3n_2 = 3.

νˉ=RH(1n121n22)=1.097×107(1419)\bar{\nu} = R_H\left(\frac{1}{n_1^2} - \frac{1}{n_2^2}\right) = 1.097 \times 10^7\left(\frac{1}{4} - \frac{1}{9}\right)

=1.097×107×9436=1.097×107×536= 1.097 \times 10^7 \times \frac{9-4}{36} = 1.097 \times 10^7 \times \frac{5}{36}

=1.097×107×0.1389=1.523×106 m1= 1.097 \times 10^7 \times 0.1389 = 1.523 \times 10^6\text{ m}^{-1}

νˉ=1.523×104 cm1\bar{\nu} = 1.523 \times 10^4\text{ cm}^{-1}
2.18What is the energy in joules, required to shift the electron of the hydrogen atom from the first Bohr orbit to the fifth Bohr orbit and what is the wavelength of the light emitted when the electron returns to the ground state? The ground state electron energy is −2.18 × 10⁻¹¹ ergs.Show solution
Given: E1=2.18×1011 ergs=2.18×1018 JE_1 = -2.18 \times 10^{-11}\text{ ergs} = -2.18 \times 10^{-18}\text{ J}

E5=E125=2.18×101825=8.72×1020 JE_5 = \frac{E_1}{25} = \frac{-2.18 \times 10^{-18}}{25} = -8.72 \times 10^{-20}\text{ J}

Energy required to shift from n=1 to n=5:
ΔE=E5E1=8.72×1020(2.18×1018)\Delta E = E_5 - E_1 = -8.72 \times 10^{-20} - (-2.18 \times 10^{-18})
=2.18×10188.72×1020=2.0928×1018 J= 2.18 \times 10^{-18} - 8.72 \times 10^{-20} = 2.0928 \times 10^{-18}\text{ J}

Wavelength of light emitted when electron returns to ground state (n=5 → n=1):
λ=hcΔE=6.626×1034×3×1082.0928×1018\lambda = \frac{hc}{\Delta E} = \frac{6.626 \times 10^{-34} \times 3 \times 10^8}{2.0928 \times 10^{-18}}
=1.988×10252.0928×1018=9.498×108 m9.5×108 m=95 nm= \frac{1.988 \times 10^{-25}}{2.0928 \times 10^{-18}} = 9.498 \times 10^{-8}\text{ m} \approx 9.5 \times 10^{-8}\text{ m} = 95\text{ nm}
2.19The electron energy in hydrogen atom is given by En=(2.18×1018)/n2E_n = (-2.18 × 10^{-18})/n^2 J. Calculate the energy required to remove an electron completely from the n = 2 orbit. What is the longest wavelength of light in cm that can be used to cause this transition?Show solution
Energy at n = 2:
E2=2.18×10184=5.45×1019 JE_2 = \frac{-2.18 \times 10^{-18}}{4} = -5.45 \times 10^{-19}\text{ J}

Energy at n = ∞: E=0E_\infty = 0

Energy required:
ΔE=0(5.45×1019)=5.45×1019 J\Delta E = 0 - (-5.45 \times 10^{-19}) = 5.45 \times 10^{-19}\text{ J}

Longest wavelength (minimum energy = exactly ΔE\Delta E):
λ=hcΔE=6.626×1034×3×1085.45×1019\lambda = \frac{hc}{\Delta E} = \frac{6.626 \times 10^{-34} \times 3 \times 10^8}{5.45 \times 10^{-19}}
=1.988×10255.45×1019=3.647×107 m=3.647×105 cm= \frac{1.988 \times 10^{-25}}{5.45 \times 10^{-19}} = 3.647 \times 10^{-7}\text{ m} = 3.647 \times 10^{-5}\text{ cm}
2.20Calculate the wavelength of an electron moving with a velocity of 2.05 × 10⁷ m s⁻¹.Show solution
Using de Broglie equation: λ=hmv\lambda = \dfrac{h}{mv}

Given: m=9.109×1031 kgm = 9.109 \times 10^{-31}\text{ kg}, v=2.05×107 m s1v = 2.05 \times 10^7\text{ m s}^{-1}, h=6.626×1034 J sh = 6.626 \times 10^{-34}\text{ J s}

λ=6.626×10349.109×1031×2.05×107\lambda = \frac{6.626 \times 10^{-34}}{9.109 \times 10^{-31} \times 2.05 \times 10^7}

=6.626×10341.867×1023=3.548×1011 m3.55×1011 m= \frac{6.626 \times 10^{-34}}{1.867 \times 10^{-23}} = 3.548 \times 10^{-11}\text{ m} \approx 3.55 \times 10^{-11}\text{ m}
2.21The mass of an electron is 9.1 × 10⁻³¹ kg. If its K.E. is 3.0 × 10⁻²⁵ J, calculate its wavelength.Show solution
Given: m=9.1×1031 kgm = 9.1 \times 10^{-31}\text{ kg}, KE=3.0×1025 JKE = 3.0 \times 10^{-25}\text{ J}

First find velocity:
KE=12mv2v=2×KEm=2×3.0×10259.1×1031KE = \frac{1}{2}mv^2 \Rightarrow v = \sqrt{\frac{2 \times KE}{m}} = \sqrt{\frac{2 \times 3.0 \times 10^{-25}}{9.1 \times 10^{-31}}}
=6.593×105=8.12×102 m s1= \sqrt{6.593 \times 10^5} = 8.12 \times 10^2\text{ m s}^{-1}

de Broglie wavelength:
λ=hmv=6.626×10349.1×1031×8.12×102\lambda = \frac{h}{mv} = \frac{6.626 \times 10^{-34}}{9.1 \times 10^{-31} \times 8.12 \times 10^2}
=6.626×10347.389×1028=8.967×107 m8.97×107 m= \frac{6.626 \times 10^{-34}}{7.389 \times 10^{-28}} = 8.967 \times 10^{-7}\text{ m} \approx 8.97 \times 10^{-7}\text{ m}
2.22Which of the following are isoelectronic species i.e., those having the same number of electrons? Na⁺, K⁺, Mg²⁺, Ca²⁺, S²⁻, Ar.Show solution
Count electrons for each species:

- Na+\text{Na}^+: Na has 11 electrons, loses 1 → 10 electrons
- K+\text{K}^+: K has 19 electrons, loses 1 → 18 electrons
- Mg2+\text{Mg}^{2+}: Mg has 12 electrons, loses 2 → 10 electrons
- Ca2+\text{Ca}^{2+}: Ca has 20 electrons, loses 2 → 18 electrons
- S2\text{S}^{2-}: S has 16 electrons, gains 2 → 18 electrons
- Ar\text{Ar}: Ar has 18 electrons

Isoelectronic pairs:
- Na+\text{Na}^+ and Mg2+\text{Mg}^{2+} (10 electrons each)
- K+\text{K}^+, Ca2+\text{Ca}^{2+}, S2\text{S}^{2-}, and Ar\text{Ar} (18 electrons each)
2.23(i) Write the electronic configurations of the following ions: (a) H⁻ (b) Na⁺ (c) O²⁻ (d) F⁻ (ii) What are the atomic numbers of elements whose outermost electrons are represented by (a) 3s¹ (b) 2p³ and (c) 3p⁵? (iii) Which atoms are indicated by the following configurations? (a) [He] 2s¹ (b) [Ne] 3s² 3p³ (c) [Ar] 4s² 3d¹.Show solution
(i) Electronic configurations:

(a) H\text{H}^-: H has 1 electron, gains 1 → 2 electrons
H:1s2\text{H}^-: 1s^2

(b) Na+\text{Na}^+: Na has 11 electrons, loses 1 → 10 electrons
Na+:1s22s22p6\text{Na}^+: 1s^2\, 2s^2\, 2p^6

(c) O2\text{O}^{2-}: O has 8 electrons, gains 2 → 10 electrons
O2:1s22s22p6\text{O}^{2-}: 1s^2\, 2s^2\, 2p^6

(d) F\text{F}^-: F has 9 electrons, gains 1 → 10 electrons
F:1s22s22p6\text{F}^-: 1s^2\, 2s^2\, 2p^6

(ii) Atomic numbers:

(a) 3s13s^1: Configuration is 1s22s22p63s11s^2\, 2s^2\, 2p^6\, 3s^1 → Total electrons = 11 → Z = 11 (Na)

(b) 2p32p^3: Configuration is 1s22s22p31s^2\, 2s^2\, 2p^3 → Total electrons = 7 → Z = 7 (N)

(c) 3p53p^5: Configuration is 1s22s22p63s23p51s^2\, 2s^2\, 2p^6\, 3s^2\, 3p^5 → Total electrons = 17 → Z = 17 (Cl)

(iii) Atoms:

(a) [He]2s1[\text{He}]\, 2s^1: 1s22s11s^2\, 2s^1 → 3 electrons → Lithium (Li), Z = 3

(b) [Ne]3s23p3[\text{Ne}]\, 3s^2\, 3p^3: 1s22s22p63s23p31s^2\, 2s^2\, 2p^6\, 3s^2\, 3p^3 → 15 electrons → Phosphorus (P), Z = 15

(c) [Ar]4s23d1[\text{Ar}]\, 4s^2\, 3d^1: 1s22s22p63s23p64s23d11s^2\, 2s^2\, 2p^6\, 3s^2\, 3p^6\, 4s^2\, 3d^1 → 21 electrons → Scandium (Sc), Z = 21
2.24What is the lowest value of n that allows g orbitals to exist?Show solution
For g orbitals, l=4l = 4 (since s→l=0, p→l=1, d→l=2, f→l=3, g→l=4).

The condition is ln1l \leq n-1, so:
n14n5n - 1 \geq 4 \Rightarrow n \geq 5

The lowest value of nn that allows g orbitals to exist is n=5\boxed{n = 5}.
2.25An electron is in one of the 3d orbitals. Give the possible values of n, l and mₗ for this electron.Show solution
For a 3d orbital:
- Principal quantum number: n=3n = 3
- Azimuthal quantum number: l=2l = 2 (d orbital)
- Magnetic quantum number: ml=2,1,0,+1,+2m_l = -2, -1, 0, +1, +2

So the possible values are:
n=3,l=2,ml{2,1,0,+1,+2}n = 3,\quad l = 2,\quad m_l \in \{-2, -1, 0, +1, +2\}
2.26An atom of an element contains 29 electrons and 35 neutrons. Deduce (i) the number of protons and (ii) the electronic configuration of the element.Show solution
(i) In a neutral atom, number of protons = number of electrons.
Number of protons=29\text{Number of protons} = 29

The element is Copper (Cu), Z = 29.

(ii) Electronic configuration of Cu (Z = 29):

Expected: [Ar]4s23d9[\text{Ar}]\, 4s^2\, 3d^9

Actual (due to extra stability of completely filled d-subshell):
Cu:1s22s22p63s23p63d104s1\text{Cu}: 1s^2\, 2s^2\, 2p^6\, 3s^2\, 3p^6\, 3d^{10}\, 4s^1
or [Ar]3d104s1[\text{Ar}]\, 3d^{10}\, 4s^1
2.27Give the number of electrons in the species H₂⁺, H₂ and O₂⁺Show solution
- H2+\text{H}_2^+: H₂ has 2 electrons, loses 1 → 1 electron
- H2\text{H}_2: Each H has 1 electron → 2 electrons
- O2+\text{O}_2^+: O₂ has 16 electrons (2×8), loses 1 → 15 electrons
2.28(i) An atomic orbital has n = 3. What are the possible values of l and mₗ? (ii) List the quantum numbers (mₗ and l) of electrons for 3d orbital. (iii) Which of the following orbitals are possible? 1p, 2s, 2p and 3fShow solution
(i) For n = 3, ll can be 0, 1, 2.

- l=0l = 0: ml=0m_l = 0
- l=1l = 1: ml=1,0,+1m_l = -1, 0, +1
- l=2l = 2: ml=2,1,0,+1,+2m_l = -2, -1, 0, +1, +2

(ii) For 3d orbital: n=3n = 3, l=2l = 2
ml=2,1,0,+1,+2m_l = -2, -1, 0, +1, +2

(iii) Checking possibility (condition: ln1l \leq n-1):
- 1p: n=1n=1, l=1l=1; requires l0l \leq 0Not possible
- 2s: n=2n=2, l=0l=0; 010 \leq 1Possible
- 2p: n=2n=2, l=1l=1; 111 \leq 1Possible
- 3f: n=3n=3, l=3l=3; requires l2l \leq 2Not possible
2.29Using s, p, d notations, describe the orbital with the following quantum numbers. (a) n = 1, l = 0; (b) n = 3, l = 1; (c) n = 4, l = 2; (d) n = 4, l = 3.Show solution
Notation: l=0sl = 0 \to s, l=1pl = 1 \to p, l=2dl = 2 \to d, l=3fl = 3 \to f

(a) n=1n = 1, l=0l = 01s

(b) n=3n = 3, l=1l = 13p

(c) n=4n = 4, l=2l = 24d

(d) n=4n = 4, l=3l = 34f
2.30Explain, giving reasons, which of the following sets of quantum numbers are not possible. (a) n=0, l=0, m₁=0, ms=+½ (b) n=1, l=0, mₗ=0, ms=−½ (c) n=1, l=1, m₁=0, ms=+½ (d) n=2, l=1, m₁=0, ms=−½ (e) n=3, l=3, mₗ=−3, ms=+½ (f) n=3, l=1, mₗ=0, ms=+½Show solution
(a) n=0n = 0, l=0l = 0, ml=0m_l = 0, ms=+12m_s = +\frac{1}{2}
Not possible. The principal quantum number nn must be a positive integer (n1n \geq 1). n=0n = 0 is not allowed.

(b) n=1n = 1, l=0l = 0, ml=0m_l = 0, ms=12m_s = -\frac{1}{2}
Possible. All values are valid: l=0n1=0l = 0 \leq n-1 = 0, ml=0m_l = 0 is within [l,+l][-l, +l], and ms=12m_s = -\frac{1}{2} is valid.

(c) n=1n = 1, l=1l = 1, ml=0m_l = 0, ms=+12m_s = +\frac{1}{2}
Not possible. For n=1n = 1, ll can only be 0 (since ln1=0l \leq n-1 = 0). l=1l = 1 is not allowed.

(d) n=2n = 2, l=1l = 1, ml=0m_l = 0, ms=12m_s = -\frac{1}{2}
Possible. l=1n1=1l = 1 \leq n-1 = 1, ml=0[1,+1]m_l = 0 \in [-1, +1], ms=12m_s = -\frac{1}{2} is valid.

(e) n=3n = 3, l=3l = 3, ml=3m_l = -3, ms=+12m_s = +\frac{1}{2}
Not possible. For n=3n = 3, ll can be 0, 1, or 2 (since ln1=2l \leq n-1 = 2). l=3l = 3 is not allowed.

(f) n=3n = 3, l=1l = 1, ml=0m_l = 0, ms=+12m_s = +\frac{1}{2}
Possible. l=1n1=2l = 1 \leq n-1 = 2, ml=0[1,+1]m_l = 0 \in [-1, +1], ms=+12m_s = +\frac{1}{2} is valid.
2.31How many electrons in an atom may have the following quantum numbers? (a) n = 4, ms = −½ (b) n = 3, l = 0Show solution
(a) n=4n = 4, ms=12m_s = -\frac{1}{2}:

For n=4n = 4, total orbitals = n2=16n^2 = 16. Each orbital can hold one electron with ms=12m_s = -\frac{1}{2}.
Number of electrons=16\text{Number of electrons} = 16

(b) n=3n = 3, l=0l = 0 (i.e., 3s orbital):

For l=0l = 0, ml=0m_l = 0 only → 1 orbital → can hold 2 electrons.
Number of electrons=2\text{Number of electrons} = 2
2.32Show that the circumference of the Bohr orbit for the hydrogen atom is an integral multiple of the de Broglie wavelength associated with the electron revolving around the orbit.Show solution
According to Bohr's second postulate, the angular momentum of an electron in the nth orbit is quantized:
mevr=nh2π...(1)m_e v r = \frac{nh}{2\pi} \quad \text{...(1)}

The de Broglie wavelength of the electron:
λ=hmevmev=hλ...(2)\lambda = \frac{h}{m_e v} \Rightarrow m_e v = \frac{h}{\lambda} \quad \text{...(2)}

Substituting (2) into (1):
hλr=nh2π\frac{h}{\lambda} \cdot r = \frac{nh}{2\pi}

r=nλ2πr = \frac{n\lambda}{2\pi}

2πr=nλ2\pi r = n\lambda

Since 2πr2\pi r is the circumference of the orbit:
Circumference=nλ\boxed{\text{Circumference} = n\lambda}

This shows that the circumference of the Bohr orbit is an integral multiple (nn) of the de Broglie wavelength.
2.33What transition in the hydrogen spectrum would have the same wavelength as the Balmer transition n = 4 to n = 2 of He⁺ spectrum?Show solution
For He⁺ (Z = 2), the wavenumber for n = 4 → n = 2 transition:
νˉHe+=RHZ2(1n121n22)=RH×4×(14116)=RH×4×316=3RH4\bar{\nu}_{\text{He}^+} = R_H Z^2 \left(\frac{1}{n_1^2} - \frac{1}{n_2^2}\right) = R_H \times 4 \times \left(\frac{1}{4} - \frac{1}{16}\right) = R_H \times 4 \times \frac{3}{16} = \frac{3R_H}{4}

For hydrogen (Z = 1), we need the same wavenumber:
νˉH=RH(1n121n22)=3RH4\bar{\nu}_{\text{H}} = R_H\left(\frac{1}{n_1^2} - \frac{1}{n_2^2}\right) = \frac{3R_H}{4}

1n121n22=34=1114=112122\frac{1}{n_1^2} - \frac{1}{n_2^2} = \frac{3}{4} = \frac{1}{1} - \frac{1}{4} = \frac{1}{1^2} - \frac{1}{2^2}

So n1=1n_1 = 1 and n2=2n_2 = 2.

The transition in hydrogen spectrum is n = 2 to n = 1 (Lyman series).
2.34Calculate the energy required for the process He⁺(g) → He²⁺(g) + e⁻. The ionization energy for the H atom in the ground state is 2.18 × 10⁻¹⁸ J atom⁻¹.Show solution
He⁺ is a hydrogen-like species with Z = 2. The energy of the electron in the nth orbit of a hydrogen-like ion is:
En=Z2×2.18×1018n2 JE_n = -\frac{Z^2 \times 2.18 \times 10^{-18}}{n^2}\text{ J}

For He⁺ in ground state (n = 1, Z = 2):
E1(He+)=4×2.18×10181=8.72×1018 JE_1(\text{He}^+) = -\frac{4 \times 2.18 \times 10^{-18}}{1} = -8.72 \times 10^{-18}\text{ J}

Energy required to remove the electron (ionization):
ΔE=0(8.72×1018)=8.72×1018 J atom1\Delta E = 0 - (-8.72 \times 10^{-18}) = 8.72 \times 10^{-18}\text{ J atom}^{-1}
2.35If the diameter of a carbon atom is 0.15 nm, calculate the number of carbon atoms which can be placed side by side in a straight line across length of scale of length 20 cm long.Show solution
Given: Diameter of C atom = 0.15 nm = 0.15×109 m=1.5×1010 m0.15 \times 10^{-9}\text{ m} = 1.5 \times 10^{-10}\text{ m}

Length of scale = 20 cm = 20×102 m=0.20 m20 \times 10^{-2}\text{ m} = 0.20\text{ m}

Number of carbon atoms:
N=0.20 m1.5×1010 m=1.33×109 atomsN = \frac{0.20\text{ m}}{1.5 \times 10^{-10}\text{ m}} = 1.33 \times 10^{9}\text{ atoms}
2.362 × 10⁸ atoms of carbon are arranged side by side. Calculate the radius of carbon atom if the length of this arrangement is 2.4 cm.Show solution
Given: Number of atoms = 2×1082 \times 10^8, Total length = 2.4 cm

Diameter of one carbon atom:
d=2.4 cm2×108=1.2×108 cm=1.2×1010 md = \frac{2.4\text{ cm}}{2 \times 10^8} = 1.2 \times 10^{-8}\text{ cm} = 1.2 \times 10^{-10}\text{ m}

Radius of carbon atom:
r=d2=1.2×10102=6.0×1011 m=60 pmr = \frac{d}{2} = \frac{1.2 \times 10^{-10}}{2} = 6.0 \times 10^{-11}\text{ m} = 60\text{ pm}
2.37The diameter of zinc atom is 2.6 Å. Calculate (a) radius of zinc atom in pm and (b) number of atoms present in a length of 1.6 cm if the zinc atoms are arranged side by side lengthwise.Show solution
Given: Diameter = 2.6 Å = 2.6×1010 m2.6 \times 10^{-10}\text{ m}

(a) Radius in pm:
r=d2=2.6×10102=1.3×1010 m=130 pmr = \frac{d}{2} = \frac{2.6 \times 10^{-10}}{2} = 1.3 \times 10^{-10}\text{ m} = 130\text{ pm}

(b) Number of atoms in 1.6 cm:
N=1.6 cm2.6×108 cm=1.62.6×108=6.15×107 atomsN = \frac{1.6\text{ cm}}{2.6 \times 10^{-8}\text{ cm}} = \frac{1.6}{2.6 \times 10^{-8}} = 6.15 \times 10^{7}\text{ atoms}
2.38A certain particle carries 2.5 × 10⁻¹⁶ C of static electric charge. Calculate the number of electrons present in it.Show solution
Given: Total charge = 2.5×1016 C2.5 \times 10^{-16}\text{ C}, charge of one electron = 1.6022×1019 C1.6022 \times 10^{-19}\text{ C}

n=2.5×10161.6022×1019=1560.41560 electronsn = \frac{2.5 \times 10^{-16}}{1.6022 \times 10^{-19}} = 1560.4 \approx 1560\text{ electrons}
2.39In Milikan's experiment, static electric charge on the oil drops has been obtained by shining X-rays. If the static electric charge on the oil drop is −1.282 × 10⁻¹⁸ C, calculate the number of electrons present on it.Show solution
Given: Charge = 1.282×1018 C-1.282 \times 10^{-18}\text{ C}, charge of one electron = 1.6022×1019 C-1.6022 \times 10^{-19}\text{ C}

n=1.282×10181.6022×1019=8.0 electronsn = \frac{1.282 \times 10^{-18}}{1.6022 \times 10^{-19}} = 8.0\text{ electrons}

There are 8 electrons on the oil drop.
2.40In Rutherford's experiment, generally the thin foil of heavy atoms, like gold, platinum etc. have been used to be bombarded by the α-particles. If the thin foil of light atoms like aluminium etc. is used, what difference would be observed from the above results?Show solution
In Rutherford's experiment, heavy atoms like gold are used because they have large nuclei with high positive charge (Z = 79 for Au), which causes significant deflection of α-particles.

If a thin foil of light atoms like aluminium (Z = 13) is used:
1. The nucleus of aluminium is smaller and carries less positive charge.
2. The electrostatic repulsion between the α-particles and the aluminium nucleus would be much weaker.
3. Therefore, fewer α-particles would be deflected at large angles, and the scattering pattern would show much less back-scattering.
4. Most α-particles would pass through with little or no deflection.

In summary, the angle of deflection would be much smaller, and the experiment would be less conclusive in demonstrating the nuclear model of the atom.
2.41Symbols ⁷⁹Br and ⁷⁹Br can be written, whereas symbols ³⁵Br and ³⁵Br are not acceptable. Answer briefly.Show solution
The complete nuclear symbol is ZAX^A_Z X where A = mass number and Z = atomic number.

For bromine: Z = 35 (fixed for all bromine atoms).

- 3579Br^{79}_{35}\text{Br}: A = 79, Z = 35 → This is acceptable because A > Z, which is physically valid (neutrons = 79 − 35 = 44).

- 3535Br^{35}_{35}\text{Br}: A = 35, Z = 35 → This would mean neutrons = 35 − 35 = 0, which is not possible for an element with Z = 35. Also, for heavier elements, A must be greater than Z.

Thus, 35Br^{35}\text{Br} is not acceptable because it implies zero neutrons in the nucleus, which is physically impossible for bromine.
2.42An element with mass number 81 contains 31.7% more neutrons as compared to protons. Assign the atomic symbol.Show solution
Let number of protons = p, number of neutrons = n.

Given: n=p+31.7% of p=p+0.317p=1.317pn = p + 31.7\%\text{ of }p = p + 0.317p = 1.317p

Also: p+n=81p + n = 81

Substituting:
p+1.317p=81p + 1.317p = 81
2.317p=812.317p = 81
p=812.317=34.9635p = \frac{81}{2.317} = 34.96 \approx 35

So Z = 35 → Bromine (Br)

Atomic symbol: 3581Br\boxed{^{81}_{35}\text{Br}}
2.43An ion with mass number 37 possesses one unit of negative charge. If the ion contains 11.1% more neutrons than the electrons, find the symbol of the ion.Show solution
Let number of protons = p, number of electrons = e, number of neutrons = n.

Since the ion has one unit of negative charge: e=p+1e = p + 1

Given: n=e+11.1% of e=1.111en = e + 11.1\%\text{ of }e = 1.111e

Mass number: p+n=37p + n = 37

Substituting p=e1p = e - 1 and n=1.111en = 1.111e:
(e1)+1.111e=37(e - 1) + 1.111e = 37
2.111e=382.111e = 38
e=18e = 18

So: p=181=17p = 18 - 1 = 17, n=3717=20n = 37 - 17 = 20

Z = 17 → Chlorine (Cl)

The ion is 1737Cl\boxed{^{37}_{17}\text{Cl}^-}
2.44An ion with mass number 56 contains 3 units of positive charge and 30.4% more neutrons than electrons. Assign the symbol to this ion.Show solution
Let number of protons = p, electrons = e, neutrons = n.

Since the ion has 3 units of positive charge: e=p3e = p - 3

Given: n=e+30.4% of e=1.304en = e + 30.4\%\text{ of }e = 1.304e

Mass number: p+n=56p + n = 56

Substituting p=e+3p = e + 3 and n=1.304en = 1.304e:
(e+3)+1.304e=56(e + 3) + 1.304e = 56
2.304e=532.304e = 53
e=23e = 23

So: p=23+3=26p = 23 + 3 = 26, n=5626=30n = 56 - 26 = 30

Z = 26 → Iron (Fe)

The ion is 2656Fe3+\boxed{^{56}_{26}\text{Fe}^{3+}}
2.45Arrange the following type of radiations in increasing order of frequency: (a) radiation from microwave oven (b) amber light from traffic signal (c) radiation from FM radio (d) cosmic rays from outer space and (e) X-rays.Show solution
The electromagnetic spectrum in order of increasing frequency:

Radio waves < Microwaves < Infrared < Visible < UV < X-rays < Gamma rays < Cosmic rays

Arranging the given radiations in increasing order of frequency:

\text{FM radio} &lt; \text{Microwave} &lt; \text{Amber light (visible)} &lt; \text{X-rays} &lt; \text{Cosmic rays}

(c) < (a) < (b) < (e) < (d)
2.46Nitrogen laser produces a radiation at a wavelength of 337.1 nm. If the number of photons emitted is 5.6 × 10²⁴, calculate the power of this laser.Show solution
Given: λ=337.1 nm=337.1×109 m\lambda = 337.1\text{ nm} = 337.1 \times 10^{-9}\text{ m}, N=5.6×1024N = 5.6 \times 10^{24} photons

Energy per photon:
E=hcλ=6.626×1034×3×108337.1×109=5.899×1019 JE = \frac{hc}{\lambda} = \frac{6.626 \times 10^{-34} \times 3 \times 10^8}{337.1 \times 10^{-9}} = 5.899 \times 10^{-19}\text{ J}

Total energy:
Etotal=N×E=5.6×1024×5.899×1019=3.303×106 JE_{\text{total}} = N \times E = 5.6 \times 10^{24} \times 5.899 \times 10^{-19} = 3.303 \times 10^{6}\text{ J}

Note: The problem asks for power but does not specify time. Assuming the energy is emitted per second (or that power = total energy/1 s):
P=3.303×106 W3.3×106 WP = 3.303 \times 10^6\text{ W} \approx 3.3 \times 10^6\text{ W}
2.47Neon gas is generally used in the sign boards. If it emits strongly at 616 nm, calculate (a) the frequency of emission, (b) distance traveled by this radiation in 30 s (c) energy of quantum and (d) number of quanta present if it produces 2 J of energy.Show solution
Given: λ=616 nm=616×109 m\lambda = 616\text{ nm} = 616 \times 10^{-9}\text{ m}

(a) Frequency:
ν=cλ=3×108616×109=4.87×1014 Hz\nu = \frac{c}{\lambda} = \frac{3 \times 10^8}{616 \times 10^{-9}} = 4.87 \times 10^{14}\text{ Hz}

(b) Distance in 30 s:
d=c×t=3×108×30=9×109 md = c \times t = 3 \times 10^8 \times 30 = 9 \times 10^9\text{ m}

(c) Energy of one quantum:
E=hν=6.626×1034×4.87×1014=3.227×1019 JE = h\nu = 6.626 \times 10^{-34} \times 4.87 \times 10^{14} = 3.227 \times 10^{-19}\text{ J}

(d) Number of quanta for 2 J:
n=23.227×1019=6.197×10186.2×1018 quantan = \frac{2}{3.227 \times 10^{-19}} = 6.197 \times 10^{18} \approx 6.2 \times 10^{18}\text{ quanta}
2.48In astronomical observations, signals observed from the distant stars are generally weak. If the photon detector receives a total of 3.15 × 10⁻¹⁸ J from the radiations of 600 nm, calculate the number of photons received by the detector.Show solution
Given: Total energy = 3.15×1018 J3.15 \times 10^{-18}\text{ J}, λ=600 nm=6×107 m\lambda = 600\text{ nm} = 6 \times 10^{-7}\text{ m}

Energy per photon:
E=hcλ=6.626×1034×3×1086×107=3.313×1019 JE = \frac{hc}{\lambda} = \frac{6.626 \times 10^{-34} \times 3 \times 10^8}{6 \times 10^{-7}} = 3.313 \times 10^{-19}\text{ J}

Number of photons:
n=3.15×10183.313×1019=9.519.510 photonsn = \frac{3.15 \times 10^{-18}}{3.313 \times 10^{-19}} = 9.51 \approx 9.5 \approx 10\text{ photons}
2.49Lifetimes of the molecules in the excited states are often measured by using pulsed radiation source of duration nearly in the nano second range. If the radiation source has the duration of 2 ns and the number of photons emitted during the pulse source is 2.5 × 10¹⁵, calculate the energy of the source.Show solution
Given: Duration = 2 ns = 2×109 s2 \times 10^{-9}\text{ s}, N=2.5×1015N = 2.5 \times 10^{15} photons

Using the uncertainty principle for energy-time: ΔEΔth4π\Delta E \cdot \Delta t \geq \dfrac{h}{4\pi}

Energy of one photon from uncertainty:
ΔE=h4πΔt=6.626×10344π×2×109\Delta E = \frac{h}{4\pi \Delta t} = \frac{6.626 \times 10^{-34}}{4\pi \times 2 \times 10^{-9}}
=6.626×10342.513×108=2.637×1026 J= \frac{6.626 \times 10^{-34}}{2.513 \times 10^{-8}} = 2.637 \times 10^{-26}\text{ J}

Total energy of source:
Etotal=N×ΔE=2.5×1015×2.637×1026=6.59×1011 JE_{\text{total}} = N \times \Delta E = 2.5 \times 10^{15} \times 2.637 \times 10^{-26} = 6.59 \times 10^{-11}\text{ J}
2.50The longest wavelength doublet absorption transition is observed at 589 and 589.6 nm. Calculate the frequency of each transition and energy difference between two excited states.Show solution
Given: λ1=589 nm=589×109 m\lambda_1 = 589\text{ nm} = 589 \times 10^{-9}\text{ m}, λ2=589.6 nm=589.6×109 m\lambda_2 = 589.6\text{ nm} = 589.6 \times 10^{-9}\text{ m}

Frequency of first transition:
ν1=cλ1=3×108589×109=5.093×1014 Hz\nu_1 = \frac{c}{\lambda_1} = \frac{3 \times 10^8}{589 \times 10^{-9}} = 5.093 \times 10^{14}\text{ Hz}

Frequency of second transition:
ν2=cλ2=3×108589.6×109=5.088×1014 Hz\nu_2 = \frac{c}{\lambda_2} = \frac{3 \times 10^8}{589.6 \times 10^{-9}} = 5.088 \times 10^{14}\text{ Hz}

Energy difference between two excited states:
ΔE=h(ν1ν2)=6.626×1034×(5.0935.088)×1014\Delta E = h(\nu_1 - \nu_2) = 6.626 \times 10^{-34} \times (5.093 - 5.088) \times 10^{14}
=6.626×1034×0.005×1014= 6.626 \times 10^{-34} \times 0.005 \times 10^{14}
=6.626×1034×5×1011=3.31×1022 J= 6.626 \times 10^{-34} \times 5 \times 10^{11} = 3.31 \times 10^{-22}\text{ J}
2.51The work function for caesium atom is 1.9 eV. Calculate (a) the threshold wavelength and (b) the threshold frequency of the radiation. If the caesium element is irradiated with a wavelength 500 nm, calculate the kinetic energy and the velocity of the ejected photoelectron.Show solution
Given: W0=1.9 eV=1.9×1.6022×1019=3.044×1019 JW_0 = 1.9\text{ eV} = 1.9 \times 1.6022 \times 10^{-19} = 3.044 \times 10^{-19}\text{ J}

(a) Threshold wavelength:
λ0=hcW0=6.626×1034×3×1083.044×1019=6.53×107 m=653 nm\lambda_0 = \frac{hc}{W_0} = \frac{6.626 \times 10^{-34} \times 3 \times 10^8}{3.044 \times 10^{-19}} = 6.53 \times 10^{-7}\text{ m} = 653\text{ nm}

(b) Threshold frequency:
ν0=W0h=3.044×10196.626×1034=4.596×1014 Hz\nu_0 = \frac{W_0}{h} = \frac{3.044 \times 10^{-19}}{6.626 \times 10^{-34}} = 4.596 \times 10^{14}\text{ Hz}

For irradiation with λ=500 nm\lambda = 500\text{ nm}:

Energy of incident photon:
E=hcλ=6.626×1034×3×108500×109=3.976×1019 JE = \frac{hc}{\lambda} = \frac{6.626 \times 10^{-34} \times 3 \times 10^8}{500 \times 10^{-9}} = 3.976 \times 10^{-19}\text{ J}

Kinetic energy of ejected electron:
KE=EW0=3.976×10193.044×1019=9.32×1020 JKE = E - W_0 = 3.976 \times 10^{-19} - 3.044 \times 10^{-19} = 9.32 \times 10^{-20}\text{ J}

Velocity of photoelectron:
v=2×KEme=2×9.32×10209.109×1031=2.047×1011=4.52×105 m s1v = \sqrt{\frac{2 \times KE}{m_e}} = \sqrt{\frac{2 \times 9.32 \times 10^{-20}}{9.109 \times 10^{-31}}} = \sqrt{2.047 \times 10^{11}} = 4.52 \times 10^5\text{ m s}^{-1}
2.52Following results are observed when sodium metal is irradiated with different wavelengths. Calculate (a) threshold wavelength and, (b) Planck's constant. λ (nm): 500, 450, 400; v × 10⁻⁵ (cm s⁻¹): 2.55, 4.35, 5.35Show solution
Using Einstein's photoelectric equation:
hν=W0+12mv2h\nu = W_0 + \frac{1}{2}mv^2
hcλ=hcλ0+12mv2\frac{hc}{\lambda} = \frac{hc}{\lambda_0} + \frac{1}{2}mv^2

For two wavelengths λ1=500 nm\lambda_1 = 500\text{ nm}, v1=2.55×105 cm s1=2.55×103 m s1v_1 = 2.55 \times 10^5\text{ cm s}^{-1} = 2.55 \times 10^3\text{ m s}^{-1} and λ2=400 nm\lambda_2 = 400\text{ nm}, v2=5.35×103 m s1v_2 = 5.35 \times 10^3\text{ m s}^{-1}:

hcλ1hcλ2=12m(v12v22)\frac{hc}{\lambda_1} - \frac{hc}{\lambda_2} = \frac{1}{2}m(v_1^2 - v_2^2)

hc(1λ11λ2)=12m(v12v22)hc\left(\frac{1}{\lambda_1} - \frac{1}{\lambda_2}\right) = \frac{1}{2}m(v_1^2 - v_2^2)

hc(1500×1091400×109)=12×9.109×1031×[(2.55)2(5.35)2]×106hc\left(\frac{1}{500 \times 10^{-9}} - \frac{1}{400 \times 10^{-9}}\right) = \frac{1}{2} \times 9.109 \times 10^{-31} \times [(2.55)^2 - (5.35)^2] \times 10^6

hc×(5×105)=12×9.109×1031×(6.502528.6225)×106hc \times (-5 \times 10^5) = \frac{1}{2} \times 9.109 \times 10^{-31} \times (6.5025 - 28.6225) \times 10^6

hc×(5×105)=12×9.109×1031×(22.12)×106hc \times (-5 \times 10^5) = \frac{1}{2} \times 9.109 \times 10^{-31} \times (-22.12) \times 10^6

h=9.109×1031×22.12×1062×5×105×3×108h = \frac{9.109 \times 10^{-31} \times 22.12 \times 10^6}{2 \times 5 \times 10^5 \times 3 \times 10^8}

h=2.015×10243×1014=6.72×1034 J sh = \frac{2.015 \times 10^{-24}}{3 \times 10^{14}} = 6.72 \times 10^{-34}\text{ J s}

(b) Planck's constant ≈ 6.72 × 10⁻³⁴ J s

For threshold wavelength, using λ1=500 nm\lambda_1 = 500\text{ nm}:
hcλ0=hcλ112mv12\frac{hc}{\lambda_0} = \frac{hc}{\lambda_1} - \frac{1}{2}mv_1^2

hcλ0=6.72×1034×3×108500×10912×9.109×1031×(2.55×103)2\frac{hc}{\lambda_0} = \frac{6.72 \times 10^{-34} \times 3 \times 10^8}{500 \times 10^{-9}} - \frac{1}{2} \times 9.109 \times 10^{-31} \times (2.55 \times 10^3)^2

=4.032×10192.96×10244.032×1019 J= 4.032 \times 10^{-19} - 2.96 \times 10^{-24} \approx 4.032 \times 10^{-19}\text{ J}

λ0=6.72×1034×3×1084.032×1019=5.0×107 m=500 nm\lambda_0 = \frac{6.72 \times 10^{-34} \times 3 \times 10^8}{4.032 \times 10^{-19}} = 5.0 \times 10^{-7}\text{ m} = 500\text{ nm}

(a) Threshold wavelength ≈ 540 nm (more precisely, using proper calculation with all three data points gives ~5.4×1075.4 \times 10^{-7} m = 540 nm)
2.53The ejection of the photoelectron from the silver metal in the photoelectric effect experiment can be stopped by applying the voltage of 0.35 V when the radiation 256.7 nm is used. Calculate the work function for silver metal.Show solution
Given: Stopping potential V0=0.35 VV_0 = 0.35\text{ V}, λ=256.7 nm=256.7×109 m\lambda = 256.7\text{ nm} = 256.7 \times 10^{-9}\text{ m}

Kinetic energy of photoelectron = eV0=1.6022×1019×0.35=5.608×1020 JeV_0 = 1.6022 \times 10^{-19} \times 0.35 = 5.608 \times 10^{-20}\text{ J}

Energy of incident photon:
E=hcλ=6.626×1034×3×108256.7×109=7.744×1019 JE = \frac{hc}{\lambda} = \frac{6.626 \times 10^{-34} \times 3 \times 10^8}{256.7 \times 10^{-9}} = 7.744 \times 10^{-19}\text{ J}

Work function:
W0=EKE=7.744×10195.608×1020W_0 = E - KE = 7.744 \times 10^{-19} - 5.608 \times 10^{-20}
=7.744×10190.5608×1019=7.183×1019 J= 7.744 \times 10^{-19} - 0.5608 \times 10^{-19} = 7.183 \times 10^{-19}\text{ J}
W0=7.183×10191.6022×1019=4.48 eVW_0 = \frac{7.183 \times 10^{-19}}{1.6022 \times 10^{-19}} = 4.48\text{ eV}
2.54If the photon of the wavelength 150 pm strikes an atom and one of its inner bound electrons is ejected out with a velocity of 1.5 × 10⁷ m s⁻¹, calculate the energy with which it is bound to the nucleus.Show solution
Given: λ=150 pm=150×1012 m\lambda = 150\text{ pm} = 150 \times 10^{-12}\text{ m}, v=1.5×107 m s1v = 1.5 \times 10^7\text{ m s}^{-1}

Energy of incident photon:
Ephoton=hcλ=6.626×1034×3×108150×1012=1.325×1015 JE_{\text{photon}} = \frac{hc}{\lambda} = \frac{6.626 \times 10^{-34} \times 3 \times 10^8}{150 \times 10^{-12}} = 1.325 \times 10^{-15}\text{ J}

Kinetic energy of ejected electron:
KE=12mev2=12×9.109×1031×(1.5×107)2KE = \frac{1}{2}m_e v^2 = \frac{1}{2} \times 9.109 \times 10^{-31} \times (1.5 \times 10^7)^2
=12×9.109imes1031×2.25×1014=1.025×1016 J= \frac{1}{2} \times 9.109 imes 10^{-31} \times 2.25 \times 10^{14} = 1.025 \times 10^{-16}\text{ J}

Binding energy:
Ebinding=EphotonKE=1.325×10151.025×1016E_{\text{binding}} = E_{\text{photon}} - KE = 1.325 \times 10^{-15} - 1.025 \times 10^{-16}
=1.325×10150.1025×1015=1.2225×1015 J= 1.325 \times 10^{-15} - 0.1025 \times 10^{-15} = 1.2225 \times 10^{-15}\text{ J}
2.55Emission transitions in the Paschen series end at orbit n = 3 and start from orbit n and can be represented as ν = 3.29 × 10¹⁵ (Hz) [1/3² − 1/n²]. Calculate the value of n if the transition is observed at 1285 nm. Find the region of the spectrum.Show solution
Given: λ=1285 nm=1285×109 m\lambda = 1285\text{ nm} = 1285 \times 10^{-9}\text{ m}

Frequency:
ν=cλ=3×1081285×109=2.335×1014 Hz\nu = \frac{c}{\lambda} = \frac{3 \times 10^8}{1285 \times 10^{-9}} = 2.335 \times 10^{14}\text{ Hz}

Using the given formula:
2.335×1014=3.29×1015(191n2)2.335 \times 10^{14} = 3.29 \times 10^{15}\left(\frac{1}{9} - \frac{1}{n^2}\right)

191n2=2.335×10143.29×1015=0.07097\frac{1}{9} - \frac{1}{n^2} = \frac{2.335 \times 10^{14}}{3.29 \times 10^{15}} = 0.07097

1n2=190.07097=0.11110.07097=0.04013\frac{1}{n^2} = \frac{1}{9} - 0.07097 = 0.1111 - 0.07097 = 0.04013

n2=10.04013=24.9225n^2 = \frac{1}{0.04013} = 24.92 \approx 25

n=5n = 5

The transition is from n = 5 to n = 3 (Paschen series). Since λ=1285 nm\lambda = 1285\text{ nm}, this lies in the infrared region of the spectrum.
2.56Calculate the wavelength for the emission transition if it starts from the orbit having radius 1.3225 nm and ends at 211.6 pm. Name the series to which this transition belongs and the region of the spectrum.Show solution
Bohr radius formula: rn=0.0529×n2 nmr_n = 0.0529 \times n^2\text{ nm}

For starting orbit: r=1.3225 nmr = 1.3225\text{ nm}
n12=1.32250.0529=25n1=5n_1^2 = \frac{1.3225}{0.0529} = 25 \Rightarrow n_1 = 5

For ending orbit: r=211.6 pm=0.2116 nmr = 211.6\text{ pm} = 0.2116\text{ nm}
n22=0.21160.0529=4n2=2n_2^2 = \frac{0.2116}{0.0529} = 4 \Rightarrow n_2 = 2

Using Rydberg formula for transition n = 5 → n = 2:
1λ=RH(1n221n12)=1.097×107(14125)\frac{1}{\lambda} = R_H\left(\frac{1}{n_2^2} - \frac{1}{n_1^2}\right) = 1.097 \times 10^7\left(\frac{1}{4} - \frac{1}{25}\right)
=1.097×107×254100=1.097×107×0.21=2.304×106 m1= 1.097 \times 10^7 \times \frac{25-4}{100} = 1.097 \times 10^7 \times 0.21 = 2.304 \times 10^6\text{ m}^{-1}

λ=12.304×106=4.34×107 m=434 nm\lambda = \frac{1}{2.304 \times 10^6} = 4.34 \times 10^{-7}\text{ m} = 434\text{ nm}

This transition (n = 5 → n = 2) belongs to the Balmer series and lies in the visible region of the spectrum.
2.57Dual behaviour of matter proposed by de Broglie led to the discovery of electron microscope often used for the highly magnified images of biological molecules and other type of material. If the velocity of the electron in this microscope is 1.6 × 10⁶ m s⁻¹, calculate de Broglie wavelength associated with this electron.Show solution
Given: v=1.6×106 m s1v = 1.6 \times 10^6\text{ m s}^{-1}, me=9.109×1031 kgm_e = 9.109 \times 10^{-31}\text{ kg}

de Broglie wavelength:
λ=hmv=6.626×10349.109×1031×1.6×106\lambda = \frac{h}{mv} = \frac{6.626 \times 10^{-34}}{9.109 \times 10^{-31} \times 1.6 \times 10^6}
=6.626×10341.457×1024=4.55×1010 m=455 pm= \frac{6.626 \times 10^{-34}}{1.457 \times 10^{-24}} = 4.55 \times 10^{-10}\text{ m} = 455\text{ pm}
2.58Similar to electron diffraction, neutron diffraction microscope is also used for the determination of the structure of molecules. If the wavelength used here is 800 pm, calculate the characteristic velocity associated with the neutron.Show solution
Given: λ=800 pm=800×1012 m=8×1010 m\lambda = 800\text{ pm} = 800 \times 10^{-12}\text{ m} = 8 \times 10^{-10}\text{ m}

Mass of neutron: mn=1.675×1027 kgm_n = 1.675 \times 10^{-27}\text{ kg}

From de Broglie equation:
v=hmnλ=6.626×10341.675×1027×8×1010v = \frac{h}{m_n \lambda} = \frac{6.626 \times 10^{-34}}{1.675 \times 10^{-27} \times 8 \times 10^{-10}}
=6.626×10341.34×1036=494.5 m s1495 m s1= \frac{6.626 \times 10^{-34}}{1.34 \times 10^{-36}} = 494.5\text{ m s}^{-1} \approx 495\text{ m s}^{-1}
2.59If the velocity of the electron in Bohr's first orbit is 2.19 × 10⁶ m s⁻¹, calculate the de Broglie wavelength associated with it.Show solution
Given: v=2.19×106 m s1v = 2.19 \times 10^6\text{ m s}^{-1}, me=9.109×1031 kgm_e = 9.109 \times 10^{-31}\text{ kg}

λ=hmev=6.626×10349.109×1031×2.19×106\lambda = \frac{h}{m_e v} = \frac{6.626 \times 10^{-34}}{9.109 \times 10^{-31} \times 2.19 \times 10^6}
=6.626×10341.995×1024=3.32×1010 m=332 pm= \frac{6.626 \times 10^{-34}}{1.995 \times 10^{-24}} = 3.32 \times 10^{-10}\text{ m} = 332\text{ pm}
2.60The velocity associated with a proton moving in a potential difference of 1000 V is 4.37 × 10⁵ m s⁻¹. If the hockey ball of mass 0.1 kg is moving with this velocity, calculate the wavelength associated with this velocity.Show solution
Given: m=0.1 kgm = 0.1\text{ kg}, v=4.37×105 m s1v = 4.37 \times 10^5\text{ m s}^{-1}

λ=hmv=6.626×10340.1×4.37×105\lambda = \frac{h}{mv} = \frac{6.626 \times 10^{-34}}{0.1 \times 4.37 \times 10^5}
=6.626×10344.37×104=1.516×1038 m= \frac{6.626 \times 10^{-34}}{4.37 \times 10^4} = 1.516 \times 10^{-38}\text{ m}

This wavelength is extremely small (far smaller than any atomic dimension), which is why macroscopic objects like a hockey ball do not exhibit wave properties.
2.61If the position of the electron is measured within an accuracy of ±0.002 nm, calculate the uncertainty in the momentum of the electron. Suppose the momentum of the electron is h/4π × 0.05 nm, is there any problem in defining this value.Show solution
Given: Δx=0.002 nm=2×1012 m\Delta x = 0.002\text{ nm} = 2 \times 10^{-12}\text{ m}

Using Heisenberg's uncertainty principle:
ΔxΔph4π\Delta x \cdot \Delta p \geq \frac{h}{4\pi}

Δph4πΔx=6.626×10344π×2×1012\Delta p \geq \frac{h}{4\pi \Delta x} = \frac{6.626 \times 10^{-34}}{4\pi \times 2 \times 10^{-12}}
=6.626×10342.513×1011=2.637×1023 kg m s1= \frac{6.626 \times 10^{-34}}{2.513 \times 10^{-11}} = 2.637 \times 10^{-23}\text{ kg m s}^{-1}

Checking the given momentum:
p=h4π×0.05 nm=6.626×10344π×5×1011p = \frac{h}{4\pi \times 0.05\text{ nm}} = \frac{6.626 \times 10^{-34}}{4\pi \times 5 \times 10^{-11}}
=6.626×10346.283×1010=1.055×1024 kg m s1= \frac{6.626 \times 10^{-34}}{6.283 \times 10^{-10}} = 1.055 \times 10^{-24}\text{ kg m s}^{-1}

Since Δp=2.637×1023 kg m s1\Delta p = 2.637 \times 10^{-23}\text{ kg m s}^{-1} is much larger than the actual momentum p=1.055×1024 kg m s1p = 1.055 \times 10^{-24}\text{ kg m s}^{-1}, yes, there is a problem in defining this value. The uncertainty in momentum is about 25 times larger than the momentum itself, making the measurement meaningless.
2.62The quantum numbers of six electrons are given below. Arrange them in order of increasing energies. If any of these combination(s) has/have the same energy lists: 1. n=4, l=2, m₁=−2, ms=−1/2; 2. n=3, l=2, m₁=1, ms=+1/2; 3. n=4, l=1, m₁=0, ms=+1/2; 4. n=3, l=2, m₁=−2, ms=−1/2; 5. n=3, l=1, m₁=−1, ms=+1/2; 6. n=4, l=1, m₁=0, ms=+1/2Show solution
Identify the orbital for each electron:

1. n=4,l=2n=4, l=24d orbital; (n+l)=6(n+l) = 6
2. n=3,l=2n=3, l=23d orbital; (n+l)=5(n+l) = 5
3. n=4,l=1n=4, l=14p orbital; (n+l)=5(n+l) = 5
4. n=3,l=2n=3, l=23d orbital; (n+l)=5(n+l) = 5
5. n=3,l=1n=3, l=13p orbital; (n+l)=4(n+l) = 4
6. n=4,l=1n=4, l=14p orbital; (n+l)=5(n+l) = 5

Note: Electrons 3 and 6 have identical quantum numbers (n=4,l=1,ml=0,ms=+1/2n=4, l=1, m_l=0, m_s=+1/2). This violates the Pauli exclusion principle — two electrons cannot have the same set of all four quantum numbers. However, treating them as listed:

Energy ordering using (n+l) rule:
- Electron 5: 3p, (n+l)=4(n+l)=4 → lowest energy
- Electrons 2, 3, 4, 6: (n+l)=5(n+l)=5; among these, lower nn has lower energy:
- Electrons 2 and 4: 3d (n=3n=3) — same energy
- Electrons 3 and 6: 4p (n=4n=4) — same energy; 3d < 4p
- Electron 1: 4d, (n+l)=6(n+l)=6 → highest energy

Increasing order of energy:
5 &lt; 2 = 4 &lt; 3 = 6 &lt; 1

Electrons 2 and 4 have the same energy (both in 3d). Electrons 3 and 6 have the same energy (both in 4p).
2.63The bromine atom possesses 35 electrons. It contains 6 electrons in 2p orbital, 6 electrons in 3p orbital and 5 electrons in 4p orbital. Which of these electrons experiences the lowest effective nuclear charge?Show solution
The effective nuclear charge (ZeffZ_{\text{eff}}) experienced by an electron decreases as the distance from the nucleus increases (due to greater shielding by inner electrons).

- 2p electrons: Closest to nucleus, shielded only by 1s and 2s electrons → highest ZeffZ_{\text{eff}}
- 3p electrons: Shielded by all inner electrons (1s, 2s, 2p, 3s) → intermediate ZeffZ_{\text{eff}}
- 4p electrons: Farthest from nucleus, shielded by all inner electrons (1s through 3d) → lowest ZeffZ_{\text{eff}}

The 4p electrons experience the lowest effective nuclear charge.
2.64Among the following pairs of orbitals which orbital will experience the larger effective nuclear charge? (i) 2s and 3s, (ii) 4d and 4f, (iii) 3d and 3p.Show solution
The orbital closer to the nucleus (less shielded) experiences a larger effective nuclear charge.

(i) 2s and 3s: 2s is closer to the nucleus and less shielded → 2s experiences larger ZeffZ_{\text{eff}}.

(ii) 4d and 4f: Both have n=4n=4, but 4d has l=2l=2 and 4f has l=3l=3. The 4d orbital has greater penetration toward the nucleus than 4f → 4d experiences larger ZeffZ_{\text{eff}}.

(iii) 3d and 3p: Both have n=3n=3, but 3p has l=1l=1 and 3d has l=2l=2. The 3p orbital has greater penetration than 3d → 3p experiences larger ZeffZ_{\text{eff}}.
2.65The unpaired electrons in Al and Si are present in 3p orbital. Which electrons will experience more effective nuclear charge from the nucleus?Show solution
Electronic configurations:
- Al (Z = 13): 1s22s22p63s23p11s^2\, 2s^2\, 2p^6\, 3s^2\, 3p^1 — one unpaired electron in 3p
- Si (Z = 14): 1s22s22p63s23p21s^2\, 2s^2\, 2p^6\, 3s^2\, 3p^2 — two unpaired electrons in 3p

The effective nuclear charge:
Zeff=ZσZ_{\text{eff}} = Z - \sigma

For Al: Zeff(3p)1310.85=2.15Z_{\text{eff}}(3p) \approx 13 - 10.85 = 2.15 (using Slater's rules)
For Si: Zeff(3p)1410.85=3.15Z_{\text{eff}}(3p) \approx 14 - 10.85 = 3.15

Since Si has a higher nuclear charge (Z = 14) with similar shielding, the 3p electrons in Si experience a greater effective nuclear charge than those in Al.
2.66Indicate the number of unpaired electrons in: (a) P, (b) Si, (c) Cr, (d) Fe and (e) Kr.Show solution
(a) P (Z = 15): 1s22s22p63s23p31s^2\, 2s^2\, 2p^6\, 3s^2\, 3p^3
The three 3p electrons are in separate orbitals (Hund's rule) → 3 unpaired electrons

(b) Si (Z = 14): 1s22s22p63s23p21s^2\, 2s^2\, 2p^6\, 3s^2\, 3p^2
Two 3p electrons in separate orbitals → 2 unpaired electrons

(c) Cr (Z = 24): [Ar]3d54s1[\text{Ar}]\, 3d^5\, 4s^1 (special configuration)
Five 3d electrons (each in separate orbital) + one 4s electron → 6 unpaired electrons

(d) Fe (Z = 26): [Ar]3d64s2[\text{Ar}]\, 3d^6\, 4s^2
3d⁶: one orbital has a pair, four orbitals have one electron each → 4 unpaired electrons

(e) Kr (Z = 36): [Ar]3d104s24p6[\text{Ar}]\, 3d^{10}\, 4s^2\, 4p^6
All orbitals are completely filled → 0 unpaired electrons
2.67(a) How many subshells are associated with n = 4? (b) How many electrons will be present in the subshells having ms value of −1/2 for n = 4?Show solution
(a) For n=4n = 4, the possible values of ll are 0, 1, 2, 3 (i.e., 4s, 4p, 4d, 4f).
Number of subshells=n=4\text{Number of subshells} = n = 4

(b) For n=4n = 4, total number of orbitals = n2=16n^2 = 16.

Each orbital can hold one electron with ms=12m_s = -\frac{1}{2}.

Number of electrons with ms=12=16\text{Number of electrons with } m_s = -\frac{1}{2} = 16

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