(a) Use the curve of Fig. 29-17 to estimate the stiffness constant k for the H2 molecule....

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(a) Use the curve of Fig. 29-17 to estimate the stiffness constant k for the H2 molecule. (Recall that PE = ½ kx2.)
(b) Then estimate the fundamental wave-length for vibrational transitions using the classical formula but use only ½ the mass of an H atom (because both H atoms move).

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General Chemistry

ISBN: 978-1439043998

9th edition

Authors: Darrell Ebbing, Steven D. Gammon

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