In section 10.2 , we discussed two-lobed Px.Pyand Pz states and 4 lobed hybrid sp3 states. Another kind of hybrid state that sticks out in just one direction is the sp , formed from a single p state and an s state. Consider an arbitrary combination of the 2s state with the 2pz state. Let us represent this bycosτψ2,0,0+sinτψ2,1,0(The trig factors ensure normalization in carrying out the integral , cross terms integrate to 0.leavingcos2τ|ψ2,0,0|2dv+sin2τ|ψ2.1.0|2dv. Which is 1.)

(a) Calculate the probability that an electron in such a state would be in the +z-hemisphere.(Note: Here, the cross terms so not integrate to 0 )

(b) What value of𝛕leads to the maximum probability, and what is the corresponding ratio ofψ2,0,0 andψ2,0,0 ?

(C) Using a computer , make a density (Shading) plot of the probability density-density versus r and𝛉- for the𝛕-value found in part (b).

Short Answer

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(a) The probability for an electron in this state in the +z hemisphere is 12-38sin2τ.

The maximum of the probability is taken when τ=-450,the maximum is 12+38=78.

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01

Significance of the probability

Probability is a way to gauge how likely something is to happen. Many things are difficult to forecast with absolute confidence. Using it, we can only make predictions about how probable an event is to happen, or its chance of happening.

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Probability of Finding arbitrary State in the +z hemisphere

The arbitrary State is Given by cosτψ2,0,0+sinτψ2,1,0. Let the Probability of finding it in +z =P

P=0π2sinθ.dθ02πdϕcosτψ2,0,0+sinτψ2,1,0cosτψ*2,0,0+sinτψ*2,1,0cos2τ0π2sinθ.dθ02πdϕψ2,0,02+sin2τ0π2sinθ.dθ02πdϕψ2,1,02+cosτsinτ0π2sinθ.dθ02πdϕψ2,0,0ψ*2,1,0+ψ2,1,0ψ*2,0,00r2drR2,0rR2,3r

We will only perform the integral for the radial direction for the cross terms since otherwise it is due to normalisation.

0π2sinθ.dθ02πdϕψ2,0,02=0π2sinθ.dθ02πdϕ14π=120π2sinθ.dθ02πdϕψ2,0,0ψ*2,1,0+ψ2,1,0ψ*2,0,0=0π2sinθ.dθ02πdϕ214π34πcosθ=30π2sinθcosθ.dθ=340π2sin2θ.dθ=32

0r2drR2,0rR2,3r=0r2dr12a03221-22a0e-r2a012a032×12a032×r3a0e-r2a0=183dr2r3-r4e-r=-32

Probability equals

P=12cos2τ+12sin2τ+32-32cosτsinτ=12-34cosτsinτ=12-38sin2τ

So, The probability for an electron in this state in the +z hemisphere is 12+38sin2τ

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To Find the Maximum of the Probability.

The maximum of the probability is taken whenτ=-450,the maximum is12+38=78 .

In this Case cosτ=-sinτ=22,thus the corresponding ratio of two wave function is1:-1

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Calculation of Probability Density.

The Probability density as a function of r,θis equal to, the radius is in units of a0

Pr,θ=ψ2,0,0+ψ2,1,0ψ×2,0,0+ψ×2,1,021-r2e-r2-rcosθe-r22=2-r-rcosθ2e-r

The Plot is as follows,where θchanges from 0 to πfrom Top to bottom. The x-axis is theRadius in term of a0.From the plot we can see that the probability density is largest when θis between 0 and π2,that is +z axis..

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