NEETChemistryStructure of Atom
How are the energy levels of subshells in multi-electron atoms different from those in a hydrogen atom?
Options
- AThey are higher in multi-electron atoms.
- BThey are lower in multi-electron atoms.
- CThey are the same in both multi-electron atoms and hydrogen atom.
- DThey fluctuate in multi-electron atoms.
Correct answer
A. They are higher in multi-electron atoms.
Step-by-step solution
Thedifferent subshells of a particular shell have different energies in multi-electron atoms, unlike in a hydrogen atom where they have the same energy.