If one of the two electrons of a H_2 molecule is removed, we get a hydrogen molecular ion

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If one of the two electrons of a H2 molecule is removed, we get a hydrogen molecular ion H2+. In the ground state of an H2+, the two protons are separated by roughly 1.5 Å, and the electron is roughly 1 Å from each proton. Determine the potential energy of the system. Specify your choice of the zero of potential energy.

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answered Jan 3, 2018 by mdsamim (213,225 points) 5 10 15
selected Mar 4, 2018 by Vikash Kumar
 
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The system of two protons and one electron is represented in the given figure.

Therefore, the potential energy of the system is −19.2 eV.

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