Practice Term Symbols And Level Multiplicity (3.5.1) - Unit 2: Atomic Structure
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Term Symbols and Level Multiplicity

Practice - Term Symbols and Level Multiplicity

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Question 1 Easy

What does a term symbol represent in multi-electron atoms?

💡 Hint: Think about the components that define an atomic state.

Question 2 Easy

What is the multiplicity for a state with S = 1?

💡 Hint: Use the formula for multiplicity.

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Question 1

What does the term symbol 3P_0 indicate for an atom?

Three possible spin states with P orbital
Two spin states with S orbital
Four possible states with P orbital

💡 Hint: Analyze the format of term symbols.

Question 2

True or False: A higher multiplicity always leads to more electronic configurations.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about how spins orient in a higher multiplicity.

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Challenge 1 Hard

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.

Challenge 2 Hard

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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