(20 pts.

) Show that the wave function ψ(x) = A(x + cx2)e−bx gives a solution to the Schrodinger
equation for the one-dimensional Coulomb potential energy. Evaluate the constants A, b, c, and
find the energy corresponding to this solution.
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(10 pts.) The mean or average value of the radius r can be found according to 𝑟𝑎𝑣 =
∞
∫0 𝑟𝑃(𝑟)𝑑𝑟. Show that the mean value of r for the 1s state of hydrogen is 3/2 a0. Why is this
greater than the Bohr radius?

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(15 pts.) For the 1s, 2s, and 2p states of hydrogen, show that (r−1)av = 1/n2 a0. This turns out to
be a general result for any state of hydrogen. Based on this result, explain why the Bohr model
gives such a good estimate for the fine structure splitting as well as for other magnetic effects
due to the circulating electron.

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(10 pts.) Explain why each of the following sets of quantum numbers (n, l, ml, ms) is not
permitted for hydrogen.
(a) (2, 2,−1,+1/2)
(b) (3, 1,+2,−1/2)
(c) (4, 1,+1,−3/2)
(d) (2,−1,+1,+1/2)
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(10 pts.) A collection of hydrogen atoms is placed in a magnetic field of 3.50 T. Ignoring the
effects of electron spin, find the wavelengths of the three normal Zeeman components
(a) of the 3d to 2p transition;
(b) of the 3s to 2p transition.

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(15 pts.) (a) How many different possible ways are there to assign the sets of quantum numbers
to the four 2p electrons in oxygen (Z = 8)?
(b) List all possible values of the total ms for the four electrons.
(c) List all possible values of the total ml of the four electrons.
(d) If the total ms has its largest possible value, what are the possible values of the total ml?
(e) If the total ml has its largest possible value, what are the possible values of the total ms?

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(10 pts.) Because of the fine-structure splitting of the 3p state, the 3p → 3s transition in sodium
actually consists of two closely spaced lines of wavelengths 589.00 nm and 589.59 nm.
Assuming a magnetic moment of one Bohr magneton, find the effective magnetic field that
produces the fine-structure splitting of the 3p state of sodium.

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