An electron collides with a Hydrogen atom in its ground state and excites it to n=3 state. The energy given to the Hydrogen atom in his inelastic collision (neglecting the recoil of Hydrogen atom) is
A
10.2eV
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B
12.1eV
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C
12.5eV
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D
13.6eV
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Solution
The correct option is A12.1eV Energy given to hydrogen atom= difference in energy levels fromn1=1 to n2=3 states Energy difference ΔE=13.6(1n21−1n22) eV ΔE=13.6(112−132)=12.1eV