Hydrogen Atom in n=1 State: Magnetic Field Splitting of .000093 eV"

In summary, the question is asking for the value of the magnetic field in which the splitting between the s = +1 and s = -1 levels of a hydrogen atom in the n = 1 state is equal to .000093 eV. This question is related to another question about the Zeeman effect and the advice given is to look for the relevant formula and make the correct substitutions, keeping in mind that in this case Delta s is equal to 2. The Procopiu-Bohr's magneton may also be useful in solving this problem.
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Consider a hydrogen atom in the n = 1 state in a magnetic field. For what value of the magnetic field is the splitting between the s = +1 and s = -1 levels equal to .000093 eV?
 
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Physicsiscool said:
Consider a hydrogen atom in the n = 1 state in a magnetic field. For what value of the magnetic field is the splitting between the s = +1 and s = -1 levels equal to .000093 eV?

1.Since this question deals with the same kind of phyiscs as another one u just posted does (the normal ZEEman effect),it would have been fair if u had included this one in the same post/same thread.
2.The advice is the same.This problem is somehow connected to the other one,as this time u're given the trasition and asked for the external magnetic magnitude.
Look for the damn formula and make correct substitutions.In this case Delta s (the one u're asken about in the other problem) is 2.U know Procopiu-Bohr's magneton,what else 2 u need??
 
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The value of the magnetic field that would result in a splitting of .000093 eV between the s = +1 and s = -1 levels for a hydrogen atom in the n = 1 state can be calculated using the Zeeman effect formula. This formula relates the energy difference between two energy levels to the magnetic field strength and the Bohr magneton.

In this case, we can rearrange the formula to solve for the magnetic field strength:

B = (ΔE)/(g*μB)

Where:
ΔE = energy difference between the s = +1 and s = -1 levels
g = Landé g-factor for hydrogen (equal to 1)
μB = Bohr magneton (equal to 9.274*10^-24 J/T)

Plugging in the given value of ΔE = .000093 eV, we get:

B = (.000093 eV)/(1*9.274*10^-24 J/T)

Simplifying, we get:

B = 10^-15 T

Therefore, for a hydrogen atom in the n = 1 state, a magnetic field strength of 10^-15 T would result in a splitting of .000093 eV between the s = +1 and s = -1 levels.
 

FAQ: Hydrogen Atom in n=1 State: Magnetic Field Splitting of .000093 eV"

What is a hydrogen atom?

A hydrogen atom is the simplest and most abundant atom in the universe. It consists of one proton in the nucleus and one electron orbiting around the nucleus.

What is the atomic structure of a hydrogen atom?

The atomic structure of a hydrogen atom is made up of a positively charged nucleus, which contains one proton, and a negatively charged electron that orbits around the nucleus in specific energy levels or shells.

How many electrons can a hydrogen atom hold?

A hydrogen atom can hold a maximum of two electrons in its first energy level or shell. The first electron is located in the 1s orbital, and the second electron is located in the 2s orbital.

What is the mass of a hydrogen atom?

The mass of a hydrogen atom is approximately 1.008 atomic mass units (AMU). This is calculated by adding the mass of one proton (1.007 AMU) and one electron (0.000548 AMU).

How does the number of electrons affect the properties of a hydrogen atom?

The number of electrons in a hydrogen atom determines its chemical and physical properties. For example, a hydrogen atom with one electron has a neutral charge, but if it loses that electron, it becomes a positively charged ion. Additionally, the number of electrons in the outermost energy level determines the atom's reactivity in chemical reactions.

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