You Want to Have an Electron in an Energy Level

question 30

Multiple Choice

You want to have an electron in an energy level where its speed is no more than 66 m/s. What is the length of the smallest box (an infinite well) in which you can do this? (h = 6.626 × 10^-34 J ∙ s,
M_el = 9.11 × 10^-31 kg)

• A) 5.5 µm
• B) 11 µm
• C) 2.8 µm
• D) 1.4 µm

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Definitions:

1,2-Epoxy-1-Methylcyclopentane

1,2-Epoxy-1-Methylcyclopentane is an epoxy compound featuring a cyclopentane ring with a methyl group substitution and an epoxide functional group.

Trans-1,2-Cyclopentanediol

A compound featuring a cyclopentane ring with hydroxyl groups at the 1 and 2 positions on opposite sides, denoting its trans configuration.

Cyclopentene

A cyclic alkene with a five-membered ring, used in the synthesis of more complex organic compounds.

Positively Correlated

A relationship between two variables where both either increase or decrease together.