University Physics with Modern Physics (14th Edition)

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Chapter 39 - Particles Behaving as Waves - Problems - Discussion Questions - Page 1313: Q39.6

Answer

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Work Step by Step

The energy levels of $Li^{++}$ are those of hydrogen with a nuclear charge of +3e instead of +1e. The equations for energy and orbital radius are solved using the new charge. We find that the $Li^{++}$ energy levels are 9 times those of the corresponding H levels, and the radii are one-third as much.
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