Rydberg Constant for Beryllium
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The beryllium (3) ion, Be 3+ is like the hydrogen atom in that it has a single electron. Its emission line spectrum is similar to that of hydrogen, except that the value of the Rydberg constant is different. The following lines were observed for a 'series' (i.e. all have the same value of nf) the Be 3+: 117.18 nm, 80.10nm, 68.35nm, 62.80nm.
a. Show that these follow the relationship (See attachment)
b. Find the values of nf for the series and ni for each line
c. Find a relationship between K and Rf, the Rydberg constant for hydrogen. To what property is beryllium is this connected?
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This solution shows step-by-step calculations to determine the values of nf for series, ni for lines. It also shows the relationship bet K and Rf and the property of beryllium.
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6. a. The change in energy level of an electron due to the transition between two energy levels is
given by ∆E = E0(1/nf2 - 1/ni2)
that is ∆E = (mee4Z2/8ε02h2) (1/nf2 - 1/ni2) ------------------- 1
since ∆E = hc (1/λ), where h = Planck's constant, we can write equation.1 as
(1/λ) = (mee4Z2/8ε02h3c) (1/nf2 - 1/ni2)
where me is the rest mass of the electron, e is the elementary charge, Z is atomic number, ε0 is
the permittivity of free space, c is the velocity of light, nf and ni are the final and initial quantum
numbers and λ is the wavelength of the spectral line resulting from the transition between nf and
ni levels
(1/λ) = RZ2(1/nf2 - 1/ni2) ------------------- 2
R is the Rydberg constant given by (mee4/8ε02h3c) ...
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