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The binding energy of an electron in the ground state of an atom is equal to 24.6 eV. Find the energy required to remove both the electrons from the atom.

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79 eV
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89 eV
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99 eV
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69 eV
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Solution

The correct option is A 79 eV
The binding energy of Helium atom=24.6 eV

When one electron is removed from it, helium atom, it becomes a single electron species.

Ionization energy of He+ atom =13.6×4=54.4 eV.

Energy required to remove both the electrons =54.4+24.6=79 eV.

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