Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 2]
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- Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 2]
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- Bohr's Model and Physics of the Atom
Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 2] · Physics · Bohr's Model and Physics of the Atom
A hydrogen atom in a state with a binding energy of 0.85 eV...
A hydrogen atom in a state with a binding energy of undergoes a transition to a state having an excitation energy of . Determine the quantum numbers of the upper and the lower energy states participating in this transition.
Options
- A and
- B and
- C and
- D and
Correct answer
C. and
Step-by-step solution
The binding energy of a hydrogen atom in state is given by .
For the upper state, the binding energy is .
The excitation energy of a state is the energy required to excite the electron from the ground state () to that state.
For the lower state, the excitation energy is .
The quantum numbers of the upper and lower energy states are and .
For the upper state, the binding energy is .
The excitation energy of a state is the energy required to excite the electron from the ground state () to that state.
For the lower state, the excitation energy is .
The quantum numbers of the upper and lower energy states are and .