Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Atoms

Question:

An electron in the n = 1 orbit of hydrogen atom is bound by 13.6 eV. If a hydrogen atom is in the n = 3 state, how much energy is required to ionize it

Options:

13.6 eV

4.53 eV

3.4 eV

1.51 eV

Correct Answer:

1.51 eV

Explanation:

Required energy $E_3=\frac{+13.6}{3^2}=1.51 eV$