The average value (or expected value) of r^k, where r is the distance of an electron in the state with principal quantum number n and orbital quantum number leo proton in the hydrogen atom is given by the integral below, where Pnl(r) is a radial probability density of the state with quantum number n, lek is an arbitrary power. For an electron in the ground state of the hydrogen atom. a) calculate nl in terms of the Bohr radius aB b) calculate nl in terms of aB c) calculate nl, where U(r) = -e^2/(4piE0r). Respond in eV units. d) Considering also that the electron is in the ground state, estimate the expected value for two kinetic energy and its mean quadratic velocity v. e) Is it justifiable to disregard relativistic corrections for this system? Justify.
The average value (or expected value) of r^k, where r is the distance of an electron in the state with principal quantum number n and orbital quantum number leo proton in the hydrogen atom is given by the integral below, where Pnl(r) is a radial probability density of the state with quantum number n, lek is an arbitrary power. For an electron in the ground state of the hydrogen atom.
a) calculate <r>nl in terms of the Bohr radius aB
b) calculate <l/r>nl in terms of aB
c) calculate <U(r)>nl, where U(r) = -e^2/(4piE0r). Respond in eV units.
d) Considering also that the electron is in the ground state, estimate the expected value for two kinetic energy <K> and its mean quadratic velocity v.
e) Is it justifiable to disregard relativistic corrections for this system? Justify.
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