KCET2021PhysicsAtomic Physics
Energy of an electron in the second orbit of hydrogen atom is E₂ . The energy of electron in the third orbit of He ⁺ will be
Options
- A9 16 E₂
- B16 9 E₂
- C3 16 E₂
- D16 3 E₂
Correct answer
B. 16 9 E₂
Step-by-step solution
The energy of the electron in the n th orbit is given by E_ n =-13.6 eV Z² n² E_ n Z² n² For hydrogen atom, Z=1E_ n 1 n² In second orbit, n=2E₂ 1 (2)² In case of He ⁺, Z=2 and n=3 aligned & E₃ (2)² (3)² & E₂ E₃ = 1 4 9 4 = 9 16 & E₃= 16 E₂ 9 aligned