Atoms


  1. ​The transition from the state n = 3 to n = 1 in a hydrogen like atom results in ultraviolet radiation. Infrared radiation will be obtained in the transition from :​​









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    ∵ The frequency of the transition

    V ∝
    1
    n2

    when n = 1, 2, 3.

    Correct Option: D

    ∵ The frequency of the transition

    V ∝
    1
    n2

    when n = 1, 2, 3.


  1. The wavelength of the first line of Lyman series for hydrogen atom is equal to that of the second line of Balmer series for a hydrogen like ion. The atomic number Z of hydrogen like ion is









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    For first line of Lyman series of hydrogen

    hc
    = Rhc
    1
    -
    1
    λ11222

    For second line of Balmer series of hydrogen like ion
    hc
    = R2hc
    1
    -
    1
    λ22242

    By question, λ1 = λ2
    1
    -
    1
    12

    = Z2
    1
    -
    1
    or Z = 2
    416

    Correct Option: D

    For first line of Lyman series of hydrogen

    hc
    = Rhc
    1
    -
    1
    λ11222

    For second line of Balmer series of hydrogen like ion
    hc
    = R2hc
    1
    -
    1
    λ22242

    By question, λ1 = λ2
    1
    -
    1
    12

    = Z2
    1
    -
    1
    or Z = 2
    416



  1. An electron in the hydrogen atom jumps from excited state n to the ground state. The wavelength so emitted illuminates a photosensitive material having work function 2.75 eV. If the stopping potential of the photoelectron is 10 V, the value of n is









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    KEmax = 10eV
    ​φ = 2.75 eV ​
    Total incident energy
    ​E = φ + KEmax = 12.75 eV ​
    ∴ Energy is released when electron jumps from the excited state n to the ground state. ​ 
    E4 – E4 = {– 0.85 – (–13.6) ev} ​= 12.75 eV ​
    ∴ value of n = 4

    Correct Option: B

    KEmax = 10eV
    ​φ = 2.75 eV ​
    Total incident energy
    ​E = φ + KEmax = 12.75 eV ​
    ∴ Energy is released when electron jumps from the excited state n to the ground state. ​ 
    E4 – E4 = {– 0.85 – (–13.6) ev} ​= 12.75 eV ​
    ∴ value of n = 4


  1. ​Out of the following which one is not a possible energy for a photon to be emitted by hydrogen atom according to Bohr’s atomic model?









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    Obviously, difference of 11.1eV is not possible.

    Correct Option: B

    Obviously, difference of 11.1eV is not possible.



  1. The energy of a hydrogen atom in the ground state is – 13.6 eV. The energy of a He+ ion in the first excited state will be​​









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    ​Energy of a H-like atom in it's nth state is given by

    En = -Z2 ×
    13.6
    eV
    n2

    For, first excited state of He+,  n = 2, Z = 2
    EHe+ = -
    4
    × 13.6 = - 13.6 eV
    22

    Correct Option: A

    ​Energy of a H-like atom in it's nth state is given by

    En = -Z2 ×
    13.6
    eV
    n2

    For, first excited state of He+,  n = 2, Z = 2
    EHe+ = -
    4
    × 13.6 = - 13.6 eV
    22