The energy of a Hydrogen atom in its first excited state is |
- 3.4 eV 13.6 eV - 6.8 eV - 13.6 eV |
- 3.4 eV |
The correct answer is Option (1) → - 3.4 eV For a hydrogen atom, the energy of the electron in the nth orbit is given by: $E_n = -\frac{13.6}{n^2}\ \text{eV}$ For the first excited state, $n = 2$ $E_2 = -\frac{13.6}{2^2} = -\frac{13.6}{4} = -3.4\ \text{eV}$ Answer: $E = -3.4\ \text{eV}$ |