wiz-icon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
1
You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

Which electronic level would allow the hydrogen atom to absorb a photon but not to emit a photon

A
3s
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
B
2p
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
C
2s
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
D
1s
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
Open in App
Solution

The correct option is D 1s

An electron in ‘1s’ orbital can be excited by providing energy to higher levels, but this electron cannot de-excite, as there are no orbits before first orbit.


flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
37
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
Electronegativity
CHEMISTRY
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon