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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Atoms

Question:

The radius of hydrogen atom in its ground state is $5.3 \times 10^{-11}$ m. After collision with an electron it is found to have a radius of $21.2 \times 10^{-11}$ m. What is the principal quantum number n of the final state of the atom.

Options:

n = 4

n = 2

n = 16

n = 3

Correct Answer:

n = 2

Explanation:

$r \propto n^2 \text { i.e. } \frac{r_f}{r_i}=\left(\frac{n_f}{n_i}\right)^2$

$\Rightarrow \frac{21.2 \times 10^{-11}}{5.3 \times 10^{-11}}=\left(\frac{n}{1}\right)^2 \Rightarrow n^2=4 \Rightarrow n=2$