Module 6 Flashcards
how can elements with the same electronic configuration still vary
different ml values
different spins
what are microstates
different arrangements of electrons with a electronic configuration
how is the energy of a microstate determined
how angular momentum of electrons couple
what coupling scheme is used for Ln elements
Russell-Saunders coupling scheme
what assumptions are made in the Russell-Saunders coupling scheme
interactions are sized in this order
spin spin>orbital orbital> spin orbital
what rules are used to determine term symbolys
hunds rules
how can the ground state term symbol be determines
has Max S
If more than 1 L term has max S then max L
if shell less than 1/2 full J=L-S
If shell is more than half full J = L+S
what is the template of a term symbol
(2S+1) X J
why are crystal field splittings much smaller for Ln than TM
4f is not involved in bonding
why do Ln have weak absorbtions
f-f transitions are lapoorte forbidden
why are Ln absorbtions sharp
no spectral broadening
when elements is charge transfer particularly common for
Eu3+ and Yb3+ as they are easily reduced
what is luminescene
when an excited state can decay by emission of a photon
in what state does most Ln luminescence occur
solid state
what are the 3 Ln that luminesce in solution
Eu3+, Tb3+, Yb3+
what must be true about the emission energy level
must be greater an absorbtion energy level
what Ln emit IR
Pr3+, Nd3+, Er3+ Yb3+
what Ln emit visible light and what colour
Eu3+ (red)
Tb3+ (green)
what Ln emit UV
Gd3+
how can efficacy of excitation be increased
sensitisation - antenna effect