Chapter 7, Problem 7.71QP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The uncertainty in the position of ${\text{H}}_{\text{2}}^{\text{+}}$ ion is to be calculated.

Concept introduction: Heisenberg uncertainty principle states that for very small particles, the position and velocity is not to be known simultaneously. It is a fundamental theorem in quantum mechanics that states that there will be a level of uncertainty in one of the measurements.

To determine: The uncertainty in the position of ${\text{H}}_{\text{2}}^{\text{+}}$ ion.