Hydrogen Definition and 1000 Threads

  1. P

    Hydrogen bonding preference in acids

    I can't figure out why hydrogen is more likely to bond to either the nitrogen or to the sulphur atom. I can't locate any information in any textbooks or online as to which molecule is more prevalent/common. This is not a homework question. I just came across one of these molecules and wondered...
  2. L

    I Is the potential energy always negative in the ground state of a hydrogen atom?

    Why energy of the electron in ground state of hydrogen atom is negative ##E_1=-13,6 \rm{eV}##? I am confused because energy is sum of kinetic and potential energy. Kinetic energy is always positive. How do you know that potential energy is negative in this problem?
  3. J

    How can hydrogen gas can be made to emit photons of different energies

    This above is the diagram I'm not too sure about the solution to this problem as to why I came here. Is it something to do with photons having different frequencies i.e emitting different amounts of energy based on its frequency
  4. hagopbul

    I How Does Hydrogen-Boron Fusion Work?

    Hello All: Read an article about new trend in fusion science about hydrogen-boron 11 fusion Called HB-11 fusion and a start up are doing a research on it using pulsed laser What I don't understand how it is considered a possible new method for energy production when we know hydrogen and...
  5. Sofi25l

    Why is the Hydrogen Spectrum Ambiguous?

    I was asked in a test this question: Electron in hydrogen falls from level 4 , how many lines we will see on the ejection spectrum? I hope I translated it well. I see a lot of question about those lines but can’t find information about it. Can anyone explain it to me?
  6. tech99

    Is reducing energy losses critical for the success of hydrogen in the gas grid?

    A trial has commenced at Keele University in the UK where 20% Hydrogen is injected into the domestic gas supply. In this way it can be stored and then utilised by existing domestic burners. Can this be a quick solution to reducing domestic CO2 emissions? Or is it better to use battery storage...
  7. Remedyworld

    Stargazing Can I Use a DIY Hydrogen Alpha Solar Filter for Detailed Sun Photography?

    I'm interested in doing more detailed photos of the Sun using my solar filter and a 1.25" Hydrogen Alpha (Ha) filter. Is this possible to do or is it best to purchase a Coronado telescope?
  8. R

    Hydrogen permeation through carbon-carbon composites

    I am attempting to find information about the permeation of hydrogen through carbon fiber reinforced carbon composites and was wondering if anyone could provide some help. I don't have many details to provide. We are in the early stages of a research project in which hydrogen may be flowing...
  9. patric44

    A problem in solving Schrodinger equation for hydrogen

    hi guys i am having a little problem concerning the theta part of TISE : its clearly that its very similer to the associated Legendre function : how iam going to change 1/sinθ ... to (1-x^2) in which x = cosθ i tried many identities but i am stuck here . any help on that ?
  10. S

    Degeneracy of hydrogen energy levels

    I'm considering a hydrogen atom placed in an infinite potential on one side of the nucleus, i.e. ##V(x) = +\infty## for ##x < 0##. I require the wavefunctions to be odd in order to satisfy the boundry condition at ##x=0##. By parity of the spherical harmonics only states with ##l## odd are...
  11. N

    The Total Energy of the Hydrogen Atom's Electron

    Homework Statement:: The total energy of the electron in a hydrogen atom is normally −13.6 eV. Which one statement below, based on this fact, is correct? 1. The work required to completely remove the electron from the atom is 13.6 eV. 2. The electron is in a circular orbit with a kinetic energy...
  12. T

    B Can Hydrogen Atoms on Earth and the Moon Share Electrons?

    Is it possible to find a hydrogen atom which atomic nucleus is on Earth and electron is on moon?
  13. B

    Hydrogen emission spectrum calculation

    I've first method I tried was using f = v/λ to find the frequency, then E = hf to find the energy and then using E = (-13.6eV/n^2) - (-13.6eV/n^2) to rearrange and solve for the unknown n. However I got 5, the same as the original entry level. I also tried using 1/λ = R(1/4 - 1/n^2) to solve...
  14. S

    Classical hydrogen "molecule" - can it be stable?

    Is it possible to have a configuration of two classical positive charges and two classical negative charges that will remain fairly stable (or at least metastable), if started off in some well-chosen initial condition? For example, we might want to eliminate radiation by having the electrons...
  15. Z

    I How to calculate the Lamb Shift in Hydrogen?

    This recent article (https://www.quantamagazine.org/physicists-finally-nail-the-protons-size-and-hope-dies-20190911/) on the size of the proton left me with a couple of confusing questions: 1/ Is the amount of the lamb shift completely determined by Feynman diagrams or is "it spends part of its...
  16. Jamister

    I Is Total Angular Momentum Conserved in the Hydrogen Ion Molecule H₂⁺?

    in the book Molecular Physics of Wolfgang Demtroder, he claims for hydrogen ion molecule ##H_2 ^+## the total angular momentum in absolute value is a constant quantum number. I never saw it any other book and I think it's wrong, because there is no reason for it and he doesn't prove it. here is...
  17. epotratz

    I Voltage between electron and proton in ground state hydrogen atom?

    I’m not sure if this belongs in classic or quantum physics... but here it is...Is it possible to calculate the “voltage” between an electron and a proton in a ground state hydrogen atom?I know the ionization energy is 13.6 eV, so I assume it's safe to say the voltage is 13.6 volts at a certain...
  18. Parzeevahl

    Pressure and Volume of a Neutral Hydrogen Cloud

    Here's how I approached it. We know the total mass of the cloud, it is given. Let's call it 'M'. We can also find out the mass of a single hydrogen atom from its atomic weight. Let's call this 'm'. Then N = M / m is the total number of hydrogen atoms in the cloud. The temperature (T) is given...
  19. T

    Why is this water turning black during electrolysis?

    Good day, I am here because I have begun a new hobby and it is my hope to better understand what it is I am doing and seeing. Luckily I have the mental capacity to process much of what I read, but sadly I am vastly under-educated. My new project involves electrolysis and for reasons I don't...
  20. Steelwolf

    A Metallic Hydrogen as a knife blade

    I have never posted a Q here before, but as an old knife and swordmaker, when I saw this article: https://phys.org/news/2019-06-french-scientists-metallic-hydrogen.html It suddenly piqued my interest: IFF one can create a large enough, meta-stable crystal of metallic Hydrogen, and were able to...
  21. John Lutz

    Styrene to inert Hydrogen and inert Carbon

    If you remove (seperate) all 8 hygrogens of atypical polymer Styrene. Does is make both inert Carbon and inert Hydrogen? Thank you! John
  22. A

    How Much Vanish is Needed to Achieve Bacteriostatic and Fungicidal Effects?

    I understand hydrogen peroxide has bacteriostatic and fungacidal properties at a concentration of 0.88 mol/l however I am struggling to establish how much something like vanish containing 30% sodium percarbonate (30g per 100g of product?), would be needed to provide that concentration and...
  23. F

    I Solving the Quantum Mechanics of a Hydrogen Atom

    Hello, I have a little problem understanding the quantum mechanics of a hydrogen atom. Im troubled with the following question: before i measure the state of a (simplified: without fine-, hyperfinestructure) hydrogen atom, which is the right probability density of finding the electron? is it...
  24. B

    Calculating Hydrogen Mass Storage in Compressed Vessels

    Hello all; I am looking for an equation for calculating mass storage of Hydrogen in compressed vessels I have fount the following link (https://nanosun.co.uk/hydrogen-tools) which provides what i need but would like to create something similar for internal use Can you suggest an approach to...
  25. C

    A Negative Hydrogen Ions in Cyclotrons and elsewhere

    Negative Hydrogen Ions in Cyclotrons and elsewhere I was vaguely aware that negative hydrogen ions are used in some cyclotrons and this improves beam current. I've been thinking about this recently after noting that hydrogen is actually quite electronegative in comparison to most metals (just...
  26. Aya ElElbshihy

    Why Can't We Detect Hydrogen with IR Sensors in Explosion-Proof Areas?

    Hi all My mainly question is about why we won't be able to detect Hydrogen as Ex. gas using IR technology sensors? Also, I'd like to know if H2 would be detected using IR senosor? I need to know what is the equivalent technology for this purpose too? Thanks Ay ElEbshihy
  27. catrinamat

    Why do we store open bottles of hydrogen mouth down?

    https://hunterschools.myschoolapp.com/ftpimages/602/download/download_2996847.pdfQuestions Why must the bottom of the thistle tube extend below the surface of the liquid in the Erlenmeyer flask? Attempt: The bottom of the thistle tube must extend below the surface of the liquid in order to...
  28. H

    I Nuclear spin coupling in molecular (protium) hydrogen

    I'm not sure where this post belongs--here, or nuclear chemistry, quantum mechanics, NMR spectroscopy, etc. Moderator--please feel free to move it to a better location. I'm wondering if a container of liquid hydrogen subjected to a strong magnetic field would have both nuclei of each atom...
  29. astrocytosis

    Darwin term in a hydrogen atom - evaluating expectation values

    Homework Statement Homework Equations VD= -1/(8m2c2) [pi,[pi,Vc(r)]] VC(r) = -Ze2/r Energy shift Δ = <nlm|VD|nlm> The Attempt at a Solution I can't figure out how to evaluate the expectation values that result from the Δ equation. When I do out the commutator, I get p2V-2pVp+Vp2. This...
  30. dRic2

    Neutron moderation in a Hydrogen medium and scattering

    Hi, I'm reading chapter 6-3 of Lamarsh's book "Introduction to Nuclear Reactor Theory". Here it is discussed the very idealistic case of Hydrogen being used as a Moderator (without adsorption). The moderator is: - infinte - homogeneous - with uniformly distributed source emitting at constant...
  31. Jim Lundquist

    I Relative Amount of Hydrogen in the Universe

    Did hydrogen reach some maximum level in the early universe before fusion began creation of helium and thus decreasing the amount of hydrogen, or do fission reactions maintain some kind of balance? If the universe is constantly expanding, the density of remaining hydrogen would seem to decrease...
  32. dRic2

    Is the Angle Between Scattered Neutron and Recoiling Proton Always 90 Degrees?

    Homework Statement Show that when a neutron is scattered from hydrogen, the angle between the laboratory velocities of the scattered neutron and the recoiling proton is always 90°. Homework Equations Conservation of momentum (Conservation of Energy) The Attempt at a Solution This isn't a...
  33. S

    Total energy of hydrogen at ground state

    Homework Statement What is the total energy of the hydrogen atom at ground state? a. 13.6 eV b. mpc2 + mnc2 c. mpc2 + mnc2 - 13.6 eV d. mpc2 + mnc2 + 13.6 eV Homework Equations E =...
  34. S

    Hydrogen to AC -- From the Fuel Cell to the Grid

    Fuel cells quickly provide electricity from H2 when switched on. But what exact steps get to Grid voltage? Are there many small inverters, and if so, how do they keep the output in step? What sort of efficiencies are there?
  35. S

    Decay modes and lifetimes of hydrogen metastable states

    Protium atom has two low lying excited states with long lifetimes. These are: 2s. Decay energy would be 121 nm, but forbidden (no angular momentum difference). Fastest allowed decay is two-photon emission, lifetime 0,15 s Triplet 1s. Decay energy 211 mm. Prevalent decay single photon emission...
  36. P

    Why Doesn't Hydrogen Bonding Occur Through Skin Contact?

    if the human skin consists of hydrogen, then why does not happen hydrogen bond through contact with something or with another person?
  37. Basil Currie

    B What is the Most Efficient Fuel for Fusion Reactors: T-D, D-D, or D+He-3?

    Hi, Does a T-D or a D-D fusion release more energy? Even if D-D needs higher temperatures, would it produce more energy in a fusion reactor?
  38. R

    I Question about one electron hydrogen atom angular moment

    Hi, I'm having trouble understanding angular moment of the one electron hydrogen atom. Solving Schrodinger equation on a referece system (say S) I get the energy eigenstates. They depend on three quantum numbers, n, l, m \frac{-ħ}{2 m}\nabla^{2} \Psi - \frac{e^{2}}{4 \pi \epsilon r} \Psi =...
  39. Another

    Wave function in a hydrogen atom : normalization

    Homework Statement Determined wave function in a hydrogen atom. ## Ψ(r,θ,Φ) = A(x+iy)e^{ \frac{-r}{2a_0}}## << find A by normalization Answer of a question in my book is ## A = -\frac{1}{a_0 \sqrt{8 \pi}} (\frac{1}{2a_0})^{3/2} ## Homework Equations ## \int Ψ^*(r,θ,Φ)Ψ(r,θ,Φ) d^3r = \int \int...
  40. Navin

    Dipole moment carbon florides of isotopes of Hydrogen

    Homework Statement Compare Dipole moment of CH3F and and CD3F where D is deuterium. Homework Equations Theory questions The Attempt at a Solution Our sir had explained that to do this question we muat take into account the vibration of the atom in the respective molecule. That is that the...
  41. Warda Anis

    Expectation value <p> of the ground state of hydrogen

    Homework Statement How should I calculate the expectation value of momentum of an electron in the ground state in hydrogen atom. Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution I am trying to apply the p operator i.e. ##-ihd/dx## over ##\psi##. and integrating it from 0 to infinity. The answer I...
  42. S

    Best anode materials for water-based hydrogen generator?

    I want also to build electrolysis based hydrogen generator or and water oxygenator/aerator. It's simple electrolysis device but requires special electrodes that are corrosion resistant or at least safe for human consumption. I seen that hydrogen bottles use platinum titanium electrodes. Platinum...
  43. B

    B How Can a Hydrogen Atom Emit Multiple Colors Simultaneously?

    If the spectral line of Hydrogen contains four colors, I don’t understand how the electron can jump four times to four different energy levels in the same moment?
  44. QuarkDecay

    A Why is the 4p to 3s Transition Not Allowed in the Grotrian Diagram for Hydrogen?

    Why is it that in Grotrian diagram only the 4p->3s is not allowed, but the 4s->3p, 4p-> 3d and 4d-> 3p are allowed ? I'm following the rules of Δl=±1 and Δm=0,±1 and they give the same numbers. I also tried with Δj=0,±1 and still the same. Grotrian Diagram for Hydrogen for n=[1,4]...
  45. Tom Krall

    Neutralize Hydrogen sulfide from piled sargasso seaweed

    Sargasso seaweed is bulldozed into heaps 100 feet back from beaches, but still emitting stench after years of weathering. I would like to neutralize asap after removal from waters edge. H2S rendering adjacent residences uninhabitable.
  46. HastiM

    I 3p->2s: Why spectral line split into three lines in m. field

    Hello, suppose we have an excited hydrogen atom in 3p state which makes a transition to 2s state. Then the atom loses some energy by emitting a photon which can be detected (or seen). I have no problems with that situation. If there is an external magnetic field, the energy levels of the...
  47. José Ricardo

    Boiling point and connection distance of the elements

    Homework Statement Explain the following order of the boiling point (° C) HF (19.5)> HCl (-85.1) <HBr (-66.8) <HI (-35.4) b) Explain the following order of connection distance (pm): HF (92) <HCl (127) <HBr (141) <HI (161) Homework Equations xxx The Attempt at a Solution a) HF does hydrogen...
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