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Discuss the differences between the rotational and
Chapter 42, Problem 8DQ(choose chapter or problem)
QUESTION:
Discuss the differences between the rotational and vibrational energy levels of the deuterium (“heavy hydrogen”) molecule \(D_2\) and those of the ordinary hydrogen molecule \(H_2\). A deuterium atom has twice the mass of an ordinary hydrogen atom.
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QUESTION:
Discuss the differences between the rotational and vibrational energy levels of the deuterium (“heavy hydrogen”) molecule \(D_2\) and those of the ordinary hydrogen molecule \(H_2\). A deuterium atom has twice the mass of an ordinary hydrogen atom.
ANSWER:Solution 8DQ
Rotational energy level is given by =
Since
Therefore = ……………..(1)
Vibrational energy level is given by
= (