MHT CET2008PhysicsAtomic Physics
The ground state energy of hydrogen atom is -13.6 eV . When its electron is in the first excited state, its excitation energy is
Options
- A3.4 eV
- B6.8 eV
- C10.2 eV
- Dzero
Correct answer
C. 10.2 eV
Step-by-step solution
Given, ground state energy of hydrogen atom E₁=-13.6 eV Energy of electron in first excited state array l (ie, n=2 ) E₂=- 13.6 (2)² eV array Therefore, excitation energy aligned E &=E₂-E₁ &=- 13.6 4 -(-13.6) &=-3.4+13.6=10.2 eV aligned