Quiz-1

1. An electron in a particular state of hydrogen atom has a magnetic potential energy of about 10 -
23 J. Estimate the magnitude of the magnetic field acting on the spin magnetic moment of the

electron which is of the order of 1 Bohr Magneton.

2. Under what conditions you have & coupling in multi-electron atoms. Also mention
the contribution of individual interaction energies leading to the respective splitting for both
& coupling

3. As per the first approximation in Hartrees theory for the multi-electron atoms mention the
interactions that are (1) considered; and (2) neglected as experienced by a typical electron.

4. If is the matrix element of the electric dipole moment taken between the initial and final
state and is the atomic transition rate, then which is correct from the following:
1 1 2
(1) ; (2) 2 ; (3) ; (4)

5. Under what condition one observes x-ray spectral line. Bring out its importance of Mosleys
law

6. What is a striking difference between the theory of one-electron atom and multi-electron atoms.

7. Arrange the following sub-shells with respect to increasing energy : 5f, 7s, 6p, 4d, 5s, 4f. What
rule did you follow to arrive at this order?

All the best

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