Problem 3
In discussing molecular rotation, the quantum number \(J\) is used rather than \(l\). Using the Boltzmann distribution, calculate \(n_{J} / n_{0}\) for \(^{1} \mathrm{H}^{35} \mathrm{Cl}\) for \(J=0,5,10,\) and 20 at \(T=1025 \mathrm{K} .\) Does \(n_{J} / n_{0}\) go through a maximum as \(J\) increases? If so, what can you say about the value of \(J\) corresponding to the maximum?
Problem 8
The vibrational frequency for \(D_{2}\) expressed in wave numbers is \(3115 \mathrm{cm}^{-1} .\) What is the force constant associated with the bond? How much would a classical spring with this force constant be elongated if a mass of \(1.50 \mathrm{kg}\) were attached to it? Use the gravitational acceleration on Earth at sea level for this problem.
Problem 9
In discussing molecular rotation, the quantum number \(J\) is used rather than \(l\). Calculate \(E_{r o t} / k_{B} T\) for \(^{1} \mathrm{H}^{81}\) Br for \(J=0,5,10,\) and 20 at \(298 \mathrm{K} .\) For which of these values of \(J\) is \(E_{r o t} / k_{B} T \geq 10 . ?\)
Problem 10
Show by carrying out the necessary integration that the eigenfunctions of the Schrödinger equation for rotation in two dimensions, \(\frac{1}{\sqrt{2 \pi}} e^{i m_{P} \phi}\) and \(\frac{1}{\sqrt{2 \pi}} e^{i n_{l} \phi}, m_{l} \neq n_{l}\) are orthogonal
Problem 11
Evaluate the average of the square of the linear momentum of the quantum harmonic oscillator \(\left\langle p_{x}^{2}\right\rangle\) for the ground state \((n=0)\) and first two excited states \((n=1\) and \(n=2) .\) Use the hint about evaluating integrals in Problem \(\mathrm{P} 18.12.\)
Problem 12
Show by carrying out the appropriate integration that the total energy
eigenfunctions for the harmonic oscilla\(\operatorname{tor} \psi_{0}(x)=(\alpha
/ \pi)^{1 / 4} e^{-(1 / 2) \alpha x^{2}}\) and \(\psi_{2}(x)=(\alpha / 4 \pi)^{1
/ 4}$$\left(2 \alpha x^{2}-1\right) e^{-(1 / 2) \alpha x^{2}}\) are orthogonal
over the interval \(-\infty
Problem 13
Two 3.25 g masses are attached by a spring with a force constant of \(k=450 . \mathrm{kg} \mathrm{s}^{-2} .\) Calculate the zero point energy of the system and compare it with the thermal energy \(k T\) at \(298 \mathrm{K} .\) If the zero point energy were converted to translational energy, what would be the speed of the masses?
Problem 14
Calculate the frequency and wavelength of the radiation absorbed when a quantum harmonic oscillator with a frequency of \(3.15 \times 10^{13} \mathrm{s}^{-1}\) makes a transition from the \(n=2\) to the \(n=3\) state.
Problem 19
Calculate the position of the center of mass of (a) \(^{1} \mathrm{H}^{19} \mathrm{F},\) which has a bond length of \(91.68 \mathrm{pm},\) and (b) \(\mathrm{HD}\) which has a bond length of \(74.15 \mathrm{pm}\)
Problem 22
The force constant for the \(^{35} \mathrm{Cl}_{2}\) molecule is \(323 \mathrm{N} \mathrm{m}^{-1}\). Calculate the vibrational zero point energy of this molecule. If this amount of energy were converted to translational energy, how fast would the molecule be moving? Compare this speed to the root mean square speed from the kinetic gas theory, \(|\mathbf{v}|_{r m s}=\sqrt{3 k_{B} T / m}\) for \(T=300 .\) K.