Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Atoms

Question:

Which of the following atoms/ions have a ground state energy of -54.4 eV?

Options:

Hydrogen atom

Deuterium atom

Singly-ionised helium

Doubly-ionised lithium

Correct Answer:

Singly-ionised helium

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) → Singly-ionised helium

Total energy of a hydrogen-like ion, having z protons in its nucleus -

$E=\frac{-B.6z^2}{n^2}eV$ [n = Principle quantum number]

for He atom, z = 2

$E=\frac{-13.6×4}{n^2}eV=\frac{-54.4}{n^2}eV$

$∴E=\frac{-54.4}{(1)^2}eV=-54.4$