The binding energy of an electron in the ground state of an atom is equal to 24.6eV. Find the energy required to remove both the electrons from the atom.
A
79eV
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B
89eV
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C
99eV
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D
69eV
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Solution
The correct option is A79eV The binding energy of Helium atom=24.6eV
When one electron is removed from it, helium atom, it becomes a single electron species.
Ionization energy of He+ atom =−13.6×4=−54.4eV.
∴ Energy required to remove both the electrons =54.4+24.6=79eV.