Rydberg Equation Flashcards
1
Q
What is the Rydberg equation?
A
The equation explains the behavior of electrons in H atoms.
2
Q
What is Lyman series?
A
Fall to Ultraviolet Region, n=1
3
Q
What is the Balmer series?
A
Fall in the visible region, n=2
4
Q
What is the Palmer series?
A
Falls in the infrared region, n=3
5
Q
What is n?
A
“N” is the distance of electrons from the nucleus=the shell
N=1,2,3,4….
6
Q
What is l?
A
“L” is the shape of the orbit= the subshell
L= 0, 1,…, n-1
S, P, D, F orbitals
7
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What is mL?
A
The orientation of the orbit/shape=the orbital
mL= -L, … 0, …, -l
S has one orientation:0
P has three orientations: -1,0,+1
D has five orientations: -2, -1, 0, 1, 2
8
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What is Ms?
A
The spin of an electron. (Can only be up and down)
Ms= -1/2, +1/2
