Practice Selection Rules (3.5.2) - Unit 2: Atomic Structure

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Question 1.
What is meant by selection rules in terms of atomic spectra?
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Think about how these rules guide electron movements.
Question 2.
Define what electric dipole transition means.
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Consider the physical effect of the transition.
3Question 3.
What does the rule ΔS = 0 imply?
- Total spin changes
- Total spin remains the same
- No spin involved
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Consider the implications of maintaining spin states.
4Question 4.
Can a transition have ΔL = 0?
- True
- False
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Think of what this signifies in terms of orbital movement.
Question 5.
Explain how violating the parity change selection rule would affect an atomic spectrum.
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Consider how this reflects on observed versus expected outcomes.
Question 6.
What would the repercussions be for electron transitions if the rule ΔL = ±1 was altered?
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Think about how this could change our view of energy levels and electron interactions.

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