Chapter 11, Problem 11.76E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The total electronic energy of a mole of hydrogen atoms is to be calculated. The total electronic energy of a mole of ${\text{He}}^{+}$ atoms is to be calculated. The reason for the difference in the two total energies is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

In quantum mechanics, the wavefunction is given by $\Psi$. The wavefunction contains all the information about the state of the system. The wavefunction is the function of the coordinates of the particles and time.