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The term symbols for an atom with the configurations for s1
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The term symbol for an atom with the configuration s1 depends on the specific element and the number of electrons. Here's how to determine it:
1. Identify the element: Knowing the element allows you to determine the number of electrons.
2. Determine the total spin angular momentum (S): For a single electron in the s orbital, S = 1/2.
3. Determine the total orbital angular momentum (L): For an s orbital, L = 0.
4. Calculate the total angular momentum (J): J = |L + S| to |L - S|. In this case, J = 1/2.
5. Write the term symbol: The term symbol is written as 2S+1LJ, where:
2S+1 is the spin multiplicity. In this case, 2(1/2) + 1 = 2
L is represented by the spectroscopic notation (S, P, D, F, etc.). In this case, L = 0, which corresponds to S.
J is the total angular momentum. In this case, J = 1/2.
Therefore, the term symbol for an atom with the configuration s1 is 2S1/2.
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