Electronic Transitions and Spectroscopy
The term “electronic” connotes electron, and the term “transition” implies transformation. In a molecule, the electrons move from a lower to a higher energy state due to excitation. The two energy states, the ground state and the excited state are the lowest and the highest energy states, respectively. An energy change is observed with this transition, which depicts the various data related to the molecule.
Photoelectron Spectroscopy
Photoelectron spectroscopy (PES) is a part of experimental chemistry. It is a technique used in laboratories that involves projecting intense beams of radiation on a sample element. In response, the element ejects electrons for which the relative energies are measured.
![Activity 4: I am ELECTRON MAN!
Direction: Imagine yourself as an electron. As an electron, you should keep track of
your location and activity for three days. If quantum numbers give information about
the location of an electron or set of electrons, you could describe your location in any
number of ways (e.g. GPS coordinates, qualitatively describing your surroundings,
google map, etc.). Since you are staying inside your home, you should specify the
exact room or place you are in. Fill out the table below with the needed details and
answer the questions that follow. The first row serves as an example.
Special Skill:
Electron Name:
Day
Activity
Having breakfast
with family
Time
Location
Dining Area, Stark's Mansion, Malibu Point
10880, 90265, Malibu, California USA
1
9 am
9 am
3 pm
7 pm
9 am
3 pm
7 pm
9 am
3 pm
7 pm
1
1
1
2
2
3
3
Follow-up Questions:
1. What is the importance of understanding the role of quantum numbers in
chemistry?
2. How are GPS (Global Positioning System) and quantum numbers related to
each other?
3. Why is it important to be aware of your location and surroundings?](/v2/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcontent.bartleby.com%2Fqna-images%2Fquestion%2F0dafb019-b37c-4a2e-bca0-8eeef3886a41%2F74a5364a-cd92-4bfd-a1ac-a48f3ba9ea9e%2Ftk721fm_processed.jpeg&w=3840&q=75)
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