Practice Term Symbols And Level Multiplicity (3.5.1)

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Question 1.
What does a term symbol represent in multi-electron atoms?
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Think about the components that define an atomic state.
Question 2.
What is the multiplicity for a state with S = 1?
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Use the formula for multiplicity.
3Question 3.
What does the term symbol 3P_0 indicate for an atom?
- Three possible spin states with P orbital
- Two spin states with S orbital
- Four possible states with P orbital
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Analyze the format of term symbols.
4Question 4.
True or False: A higher multiplicity always leads to more electronic configurations.
- True
- False
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Think about how spins orient in a higher multiplicity.
Question 5.
For a sulfur atom (Z=16), derive its term symbol considering its electron configuration of 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁴.
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Analyze the configurations and apply Hund's Rule.
Question 6.
Consider an atom with the term symbol 4D_5/2. What can you infer about the total spin and how would you calculate it?
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Breakdown the term symbol to relate values of S and J.

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