Ch 42: Molecules and Condensed Matter

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Ch 42: Molecules and Condensed Matter

Problem 7c

Chapter 41, Problem 7c

The rotational energy levels of CO are calculated in Example $42.2$ . If the energy of the rotating molecule is described by the classical expression $K=($\frac$12)I$\omega$^2$ , for the $l = 1$ level, what is the rotational period (the time for one rotation)?

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Step 1: Understand the relationship between rotational energy and angular velocity. The classical expression for rotational kinetic energy is given as:

K = \frac{1}{2} Iω 2

, where K is the rotational kinetic energy, I is the moment of inertia, and ω is the angular velocity.

Step 2: Use the quantum mechanical energy levels for rotation. For the rotational level

l = 1

, the energy is given by

E = \frac{h}{8} π^{2} \frac{l}{2}

, where h is Planck's constant, l is the quantum number, and I is the moment of inertia.

Step 3: Equate the classical rotational energy expression to the quantum mechanical energy for

l = 1

. This allows you to solve for the angular velocity

ω

Step 4: Once you have the angular velocity

ω

, calculate the rotational period using the relationship

T = \frac{2}{π} ω

, where T is the rotational period.

Step 5: Substitute the values for the moment of inertia I, Planck's constant h, and other constants into the equations to compute the rotational period. Ensure all units are consistent during substitution.

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Key Concepts

Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.

Rotational Kinetic Energy

Rotational kinetic energy is the energy possessed by an object due to its rotation. It is given by the formula K = (1/2)Iω², where K is the rotational kinetic energy, I is the moment of inertia, and ω is the angular velocity. This concept is crucial for understanding how energy is distributed in rotating systems, such as molecules.

Moment of Inertia

The moment of inertia (I) is a measure of an object's resistance to changes in its rotation about an axis. It depends on the mass distribution relative to the axis of rotation. For a diatomic molecule like CO, the moment of inertia can be calculated based on the masses of the atoms and the distance between them, influencing the rotational energy levels.

Angular Velocity

Angular velocity (ω) is a vector quantity that represents the rate of rotation of an object around an axis. It is measured in radians per second and is essential for calculating rotational kinetic energy. In the context of molecular rotation, angular velocity helps determine how quickly a molecule rotates, which is directly related to its energy levels and rotational period.

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The rotational energy levels of CO are calculated in Example 42.242.242.2. If the energy of the rotating molecule is described by the classical expression K=(12)Iω2K=(\(\frac\)12)I\(\omega\)^2K=(21)Iω2, for the l=1 l = 1l=1 level, what is the rotational period (the time for one rotation)?

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Key Concepts

Rotational Kinetic Energy

Moment of Inertia

Angular Velocity

The rotational energy levels of CO are calculated in Example $42.2$ . If the energy of the rotating molecule is described by the classical expression $K=(\(\frac\)12)I\(\omega\)^2$ , for the $l = 1$ level, what is the rotational period (the time for one rotation)?