Physics for Scientists and Engineers: A Strategic Approach with Modern Physics (4th Edition)

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Chapter 41 - Atomic Physics - Stop to Think 41.1 - Page 1182: 1

Answer

$n = 3$, $l = 1$ also known as the $3p$ state

Work Step by Step

The hydrogen atom's energy is given by: $$E = \frac{-13.6 eV}{n^2}$$ while the angular momentum is given by: $$L = \sqrt{l(l+1)\hbar}$$ Therefore, according to the problem if, $E = \frac{-13.60}{9} eV$ and $L = \sqrt{2}\hbar$ Then, $n$ must be equal to $3$ and $l$ must be equal to $1$.
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