Practice - Selection Rules
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Practice Questions
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What is meant by selection rules in terms of atomic spectra?
💡 Hint: Think about how these rules guide electron movements.
Define what electric dipole transition means.
💡 Hint: Consider the physical effect of the transition.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does the rule ΔS = 0 imply?
💡 Hint: Consider the implications of maintaining spin states.
Can a transition have ΔL = 0?
💡 Hint: Think of what this signifies in terms of orbital movement.
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Challenge Problems
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Explain how violating the parity change selection rule would affect an atomic spectrum.
💡 Hint: Consider how this reflects on observed versus expected outcomes.
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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