Question
A hydrogen atom rises from its n = 1 state to the n = 4 state by absorbing energy. If the potential energy of the atom in n = 1 state be –13.6 eV, thencalculate : potential energy in n = 4 state.
Solution
Correct option is
–0.85 eV
The energy of the nth level of hydrogen atom is given by

Where R is Rydberg’s constant, h is Planck’s constant and c is speed of light. Thus, the energy of the lowest level (n = 1) is given by
.
The energy of the fourth-level (n = 4) is
.
Here E1 = –13.6 eV. So, energy in the state n = 4 is

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Q3
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Q4
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Q5
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Q6
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Q7
The total energy (potential + kinetic) of an electron in the ground state of Bohr model of hydrogen atom is –13.6 eV. Obtain the values of the potential energy U and kinetic energy K in eV. Include –ve or +ve sign as required.
Q8
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Q9
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.
Q10
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