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The electron in a hydrogen atom rises from its n = 1 state to n = 4 state by absorbing energy. The energy of the electron in the n = 1 state is -13.6 eV. How much energy is absorbed by the electron in transition? |
-0.85 eV 12.75 eV -12.75 eV 0.85 eV |
12.75 eV |
Energy of electron in n= 4 is $ E_f = \frac{-13.6}{4^2} = -0.85eV$ $E_i = -13.6 eV$ $ \Delta E = 13.6 - 0.85 = 12.75 eV$ |