Practice Selection Rules - 3.5.2 | Unit 2: Atomic Structure | IB Grade 11: Chemistry
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3.5.2 - Selection Rules

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is meant by selection rules in terms of atomic spectra?

💡 Hint: Think about how these rules guide electron movements.

Question 2

Easy

Define what electric dipole transition means.

💡 Hint: Consider the physical effect of the transition.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What does the rule ΔS = 0 imply?

  • Total spin changes
  • Total spin remains the same
  • No spin involved

💡 Hint: Consider the implications of maintaining spin states.

Question 2

Can a transition have ΔL = 0?

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think of what this signifies in terms of orbital movement.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Explain how violating the parity change selection rule would affect an atomic spectrum.

💡 Hint: Consider how this reflects on observed versus expected outcomes.

Question 2

What would the repercussions be for electron transitions if the rule ΔL = ±1 was altered?

💡 Hint: Think about how this could change our view of energy levels and electron interactions.

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