Practice - Term Symbols and Level Multiplicity
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Practice Questions
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What does a term symbol represent in multi-electron atoms?
💡 Hint: Think about the components that define an atomic state.
What is the multiplicity for a state with S = 1?
💡 Hint: Use the formula for multiplicity.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does the term symbol 3P_0 indicate for an atom?
💡 Hint: Analyze the format of term symbols.
True or False: A higher multiplicity always leads to more electronic configurations.
💡 Hint: Think about how spins orient in a higher multiplicity.
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Challenge Problems
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For a sulfur atom (Z=16), derive its term symbol considering its electron configuration of 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁴.
💡 Hint: Analyze the configurations and apply Hund's Rule.
Consider an atom with the term symbol 4D_5/2. What can you infer about the total spin and how would you calculate it?
💡 Hint: Breakdown the term symbol to relate values of S and J.
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