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Give all the term symbols for an atom with the configurations a. s1
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The term symbol for an atom with the configuration s¹ is ²S₁/₂.
Here's how to determine it:
Spin Multiplicity: The configuration has one unpaired electron (s¹), so the spin multiplicity is 2S+1 = 2(1/2) + 1 = 2.
Total Orbital Angular Momentum (L): The s orbital has l = 0, so L = 0. The letter corresponding to L=0 is S.
Total Angular Momentum (J): J = L + S. Since L = 0 and S = 1/2, J = 1/2.
Therefore, the term symbol is ²S₁/₂.
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