We consider the Thomson model of the hydrogen atom in which the proton charge is distributed uniformly over a spherical volume of radius 0 . 25   A o . Applying the Bohr condition in this model, the ground state energy (in eV ) of the electron will be close to

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As per the condition given in question, we have following picture of atom, As a spherical charge distribution acts like a point charge concentrated at centre, above model is equivalent to Bohr's model. Hence, we expert same energy value of electron as that of Bohr's atom. ∴ Ground state energy of electron = - 13 . 6 eV . Note Question is incorrect as Thomson's model does not have any ground state configuration. Thomson's model of H -atom is as shown below; Now, if we calculate energy is above case, we get U = V cen