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Ch.7 - Quantum-Mechanical Model of the Atom
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Capitolo 7, Problema 50

The smallest atoms can themselves exhibit quantum-mechanical behavior. Calculate the de Broglie wavelength (in pm) of a hydrogen atom traveling at 475 m/s.

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Identify the formula for the de Broglie wavelength: \( \lambda = \frac{h}{mv} \), where \( \lambda \) is the wavelength, \( h \) is Planck's constant (\( 6.626 \times 10^{-34} \) Js), \( m \) is the mass of the particle, and \( v \) is the velocity.
Determine the mass of a hydrogen atom. The mass of a hydrogen atom is approximately \( 1.67 \times 10^{-27} \) kg.
Substitute the given velocity of the hydrogen atom, \( v = 475 \) m/s, into the de Broglie wavelength formula.
Substitute the values for Planck's constant, the mass of the hydrogen atom, and the velocity into the formula: \( \lambda = \frac{6.626 \times 10^{-34}}{1.67 \times 10^{-27} \times 475} \).
Calculate the de Broglie wavelength in meters and then convert it to picometers (1 pm = \( 10^{-12} \) m) for the final answer.

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de Broglie Wavelength

The de Broglie wavelength is a fundamental concept in quantum mechanics that describes the wave-like behavior of particles. It is given by the formula λ = h/p, where λ is the wavelength, h is Planck's constant, and p is the momentum of the particle. For a moving particle, momentum is calculated as the product of its mass and velocity. This concept illustrates the dual nature of matter, where particles exhibit both wave and particle characteristics.
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Momentum is a vector quantity defined as the product of an object's mass and its velocity (p = mv). In the context of quantum mechanics, momentum plays a crucial role in determining the behavior of particles, including their de Broglie wavelength. For a hydrogen atom, knowing its mass and velocity allows us to calculate its momentum, which is essential for finding its associated wavelength and understanding its quantum behavior.
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