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Properties of Atoms. Spectra.

Problem 6.98

6.98, Find the Rydberg correction for the \(3 P\) term of a \(\mathrm{Na}\) atom whose first excitation potential is \(2.10 \mathrm{~V}\) and whose valence electron in the normal \(3 S\) state has the binding energy \(5.14 \mathrm{eV}\).

Reveal Answer
α=R/(E0eφ1)3=0.88\alpha=\sqrt{\hbar R /\left(E_{0}-e \varphi_{1}\right)}-3=-0.88