1. Atomic structure (a) Inspired by the level scheme for Na, plot the level scheme for 40K (I = 4) up till n = 5. For th
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1. Atomic structure (a) Inspired by the level scheme for Na, plot the level scheme for 40K (I = 4) up till n = 5. For the lowest s and p states, give the hyperfine quantum numbers. (b) The absolute value of the binding energy of the alkali atoms decreases with increasing atomic size as EB (Li) = -5.395eV EB (Na) = -5.142eV EB (K) = -4.34eV EB (Rb) = -4.17eV EB (Cs)-3.90eV Give a qualitative explanation for this sequence. How can one calculate them? How would you determine these values of EB experimentally?