Quantum mechanics of the hydrogen atom

Procedure

  1. Access the provided simulation tool or software designed for visualizing hydrogen atom orbitals.
  2. Familiarize yourself with the interface and controls of the simulation tool.
  3. Adjust the settings to visualize different orbitals of the hydrogen atom (e.g., s, p, d orbitals).
  4. Observe how changing the quantum numbers (n, l, ml) affects the shape and orientation of the orbitals.
  5. Study the graphical representations of the orbitals and analyze their properties, such as nodal planes and electron density distribution.
  6. Experiment with adjusting the speed or resolution of the simulation to observe finer details of the orbitals.
  7. Record your observations and interpretations of the visualized orbitals. Fill in the table based on your observation:
    Orbital Type Principal Quantum Number (n) Azimuthal Quantum Number (l) Magnetic Quantum Number (m_l) Observations
    s 0
    p -1,0,1
    d -2,-1,0,1,2
    f .....