spectroscopy Flashcards
What is spectroscopy?
When molecules absorb different energies of electromagnetic radiation (light) results in different types of motions in molecules
What does spectroscopy allow for?
To measure the energy differences of state energies in an allowed system via frequencies by determining the amount of energy absorbed
What is the main characteristic of energy states? In what direction to molecules go once absorbed?
They are quantized or set, like stairs. Go from lower to higher energy states by absorbing energy.
What is the equation for the difference in energy states? What is the relationship between change in energy and frequency?
Planks constants(frequency). Difference in energy is proportional to frequency
What is resonance in terms of spectroscopy?
The energy match between radiant light and the difference of energy between the two different quantized energy states that brings about the transition between the states
Infrared light changes what state?
Vibrational
UV/visible light changes what state?
Electronic
Radio frequency light changes what state?
Spin states of an atomic molecule
What does NMR stand for?
Nuclear magnetic resonance
What energy absorption is measured in NMR?
Energy absorption corresponds to energy difference between two spin states of a nucleus in a magnetic field
What nuclei are most commonly observed in NMR?
Proton and C13
What direction of spin and magnetic moment results in alpha spin?
Counter clockwise spin and upwards magnetic moment
What is the relative energy level of alpha spin and its relation to external magnetic field (Bo)?
Lower energy (more stable)
Aligned with Bo
What direction of spin and magnetic moment result in beta spins?
Clockwise spin and downward magnetic moment
What is the relative energy and alignment of beta spins to Bo?
Higher energy (less stability)
Aligned against Bo
What is the direction of spins in free space?
They orient in any direction
What is the orientation of spins when influenced by an external magnetic field?
Spins will go towards or against the Bo, a majority will be alpha, meaning they go along the same plane as the Bo.
What is the relative energies of alpha and beta spins in free space compared to when Bo is present?
They have equal energy in free space but when external magnetic field is present (Bo) then alpha is lower energy
What is the difference in energy levels of alpha and beta spins dependent on?
Dependent on the external magnetic field (Bo) energy level
Can alpha spin nuclei be changed to beta? T/F
True, through the nrg absorption it can change spin state. Go from lower to higher energy level
The lower the strength of Bo the larger the difference in energy levels of alpha and beta states? T/F
False. Frequency and magnetic field are proportional. Increase in Bo= increase frequency = increase difference in energy level
What is the equation to determine frequency?
Frequency= (gamma- magnetogyric ratio nucleus constant)(B-magnetic field @nucleus)/2pi
How do we distinguish nuclei when using NMR?
They all exist in different chemical environments
What are the forms of electronic charge clouds? Where are they located? What is its function?
Electronic charge clouds are surrounding each nucleus and are found in the form of bonds to other atoms and atom spatial awareness. Functions to shield from magnetic field.
Does the magnetic field affect electronic motion? T/F
True
What is the result of electronic motion on magnetic field?
Electronic motion creates its own magnetic field locally that opposes the applied magnetic field
What is the equation to determine the magnetic field felt at the nucleus?
B (magnetic field felt at nucleus)= Bo-B’( induced e cloud)
What is the function of the electronic cloud?
To shield the nucleus from the external electronic magnetic field (Bo)