For the hydrogen atom, the energy of the electron is defined by the factor En=−13.58/n2eV. Here n is positive integer.
The minimum amount of energy that can be absorbed by hydrogen atom in its ground state is:
A
1.00eV
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B
3.39eV
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C
6.79eV
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D
10.19eV
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Solution
The correct option is D10.19eV The energy of the hydrogen atom is given by: En=−13.58n2
at n=1,E1=−13.58eV
Here, the minimum amount of energy that can be absorbed by hydrogen atom in its ground state is the energy required for transition of an electron from its n=1 state to n=2 state. n=2,E2=−3.395eV Therefore, minimum energy=E2−E1 ⇒−3.395+13.58=10.19eV