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MediumMCQ
The wavelength of the radiation emitted,when in a hydrogen atom an electron falls from infinity to stationary state $n=1$,would be ............... $nm$ (Rydberg constant $= 1.097 \times 10^7 \ m^{-1}$)
A
$406$
B
$192$
C
$91$
D
$9.1 \times 10^{-8}$

Solution

(C) The Rydberg formula for the hydrogen atom is given by: $\frac{1}{\lambda} = R \left[ \frac{1}{n_1^2} - \frac{1}{n_2^2} \right]$
Here,$n_1 = 1$ (stationary state) and $n_2 = \infty$ (infinity).
Substituting the values: $\frac{1}{\lambda} = 1.097 \times 10^7 \ m^{-1} \left[ \frac{1}{1^2} - \frac{1}{\infty^2} \right]$
Since $\frac{1}{\infty} = 0$,we have: $\frac{1}{\lambda} = 1.097 \times 10^7 \ m^{-1} \times 1$
$\lambda = \frac{1}{1.097 \times 10^7} \ m \approx 9.115 \times 10^{-8} \ m$
Converting to nanometers $(nm)$: $\lambda = 9.115 \times 10^{-8} \times 10^9 \ nm = 91.15 \ nm \approx 91 \ nm$.
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MediumMCQ
In Bohr's model,the atomic radius of the first orbit is $\gamma$. The radius of the $3^{rd}$ orbit is:
A
$\gamma / 3$
B
$\gamma$
C
$3\gamma$
D
$9\gamma$

Solution

(D) According to Bohr's model,the radius of the $n^{th}$ orbit is given by the relation $r_n \propto n^2$.
For the $1^{st}$ orbit $(n=1)$,the radius is given as $\gamma$.
For the $3^{rd}$ orbit $(n=3)$,the radius $r_3$ will be proportional to $3^2 = 9$.
Therefore,$r_3 = 9 \times r_1 = 9\gamma$.
53
MediumMCQ
According to Bohr's principle,the relation between principal quantum number $(n)$ and the radius of the orbit $(r)$ is:
A
$r \propto n$
B
$r \propto n^2$
C
$r \propto \frac{1}{n}$
D
$r \propto \frac{1}{n^2}$

Solution

(B) According to Bohr's model,the radius of the $n^{th}$ orbit is given by the formula:
$r_n = \frac{n^2 h^2}{4 \pi^2 m k Z e^2}$
In this expression,$h$,$\pi$,$m$,$k$,$Z$,and $e$ are constants for a given atom.
Therefore,the radius is directly proportional to the square of the principal quantum number:
$r_n \propto n^2$.
54
MediumMCQ
The ionisation potential of a hydrogen atom is $-13.6 \ eV$. What will be the energy of the atom corresponding to $n = 2$?
A
$-3.4$
B
$-6.8$
C
$-1.7$
D
$-2.7$

Solution

(A) The energy of an electron in the $n^{th}$ orbit of a hydrogen atom is given by the formula $E_n = \frac{-13.6 \ eV}{n^2}$.
For the energy level $n = 2$:
$E_2 = \frac{-13.6}{(2)^2} \ eV$
$E_2 = \frac{-13.6}{4} \ eV$
$E_2 = -3.4 \ eV$.
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MediumMCQ
The energy of an electron in a hydrogen atom in its ground state is $-13.6 \ eV$. The energy of the level corresponding to the quantum number equal to $5$ is ............. $eV$.
A
$-0.54$
B
$-0.85$
C
$-0.64$
D
$-0.40$

Solution

(A) The energy of an electron in the $n^{th}$ orbit of a hydrogen atom is given by the formula: $E_n = \frac{-13.6}{n^2} \ eV$.
Given that the ground state energy $(n=1)$ is $-13.6 \ eV$.
For the energy level corresponding to the quantum number $n = 5$:
$E_5 = \frac{-13.6}{5^2} \ eV$
$E_5 = \frac{-13.6}{25} \ eV$
$E_5 = -0.544 \ eV \approx -0.54 \ eV$.
56
EasyMCQ
Which of the following transitions has the minimum wavelength?
A
$n_4 \to n_1$
B
$n_2 \to n_1$
C
$n_4 \to n_2$
D
$n_3 \to n_1$

Solution

(A) The wavelength $(\lambda)$ of a transition is inversely proportional to the energy difference $(\Delta E)$ between the energy levels,given by the relation $\Delta E = \frac{hc}{\lambda}$.
For a hydrogen-like atom,the energy difference is $\Delta E = 13.6 Z^2 (\frac{1}{n_1^2} - \frac{1}{n_2^2}) \text{ eV}$.
To have the minimum wavelength,the transition must have the maximum energy difference.
Comparing the transitions:
$(A)$ $n_4 \to n_1$: $\Delta E \propto (1 - \frac{1}{16}) = \frac{15}{16} = 0.9375$
$(B)$ $n_2 \to n_1$: $\Delta E \propto (1 - \frac{1}{4}) = \frac{3}{4} = 0.75$
$(C)$ $n_4 \to n_2$: $\Delta E \propto (\frac{1}{4} - \frac{1}{16}) = \frac{3}{16} = 0.1875$
$(D)$ $n_3 \to n_1$: $\Delta E \propto (1 - \frac{1}{9}) = \frac{8}{9} \approx 0.888$
Since the transition $n_4 \to n_1$ has the largest energy difference,it corresponds to the minimum wavelength.
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MediumMCQ
In which one of the following pairs of experimental observations and phenomena does the experimental observation correctly account for the phenomenon?
A
$X$-ray spectra: Charge on the nucleus
B
$\alpha$-particle scattering: Quantized electron orbit
C
Emission spectra: The quantization of energy
D
The photoelectric effect: The nuclear atom

Solution

(C) The correct pair is $(C)$.
Emission spectra consist of discrete lines at specific wavelengths,which directly provide evidence for the quantization of energy levels within an atom.
$X$-ray spectra relate to the atomic number $(Z)$,$\alpha$-particle scattering demonstrates the existence of a small,dense,positively charged nucleus,and the photoelectric effect demonstrates the particle nature of light (photons).
58
MediumMCQ
The maximum energy is present in any electron at
A
Nucleus
B
Ground state
C
First excited state
D
Infinite distance from the nucleus

Solution

(D) As a result of electrostatic attraction between the nucleus and the electron,energy is released when an electron is brought from infinity to an orbital. Therefore,the energy of an electron is defined as $0$ at an infinite distance from the nucleus. As the electron approaches the nucleus,it loses energy,making its energy negative in any bound state. Thus,the maximum energy of an electron is at an infinite distance from the nucleus.
59
MediumMCQ
The statements
$i$. In filling a group of orbitals of equal energy,it is energetically preferable to assign electrons to empty orbitals rather than pair them into a particular orbital.
$ii$. When two electrons are placed in two different orbitals,energy is lower if the spins are parallel.
Are valid for
A
Aufbau principle
B
Hund's rule
C
Pauli's exclusion principle
D
Uncertainty principle

Solution

(B) The given statements describe the conditions for filling degenerate orbitals.
Statement $i$ refers to the preference for single occupancy before pairing.
Statement $ii$ refers to the stability gained by having parallel spins in degenerate orbitals.
These are the fundamental tenets of $Hund's$ rule of maximum multiplicity.
60
MediumMCQ
The ratio of the energy of a photon of $2000 \ \mathring{A}$ wavelength radiation to that of $4000 \ \mathring{A}$ radiation is
A
$0.25$
B
$4$
C
$0.5$
D
$2$

Solution

(D) The energy of a photon is given by the formula $E = \frac{hc}{\lambda}$.
This implies that $E \propto \frac{1}{\lambda}$.
Therefore,the ratio of the energies is $\frac{E_1}{E_2} = \frac{\lambda_2}{\lambda_1}$.
Given $\lambda_1 = 2000 \ \mathring{A}$ and $\lambda_2 = 4000 \ \mathring{A}$.
$\frac{E_1}{E_2} = \frac{4000}{2000} = 2$.
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MediumMCQ
In Bohr's model of an atom,when an electron jumps from $n = 1$ to $n = 3$,how much energy is absorbed?
A
$2.15 \times 10^{-11} \ erg$
B
$0.1911 \times 10^{-10} \ erg$
C
$2.389 \times 10^{-12} \ erg$
D
$0.239 \times 10^{-10} \ erg$

Solution

(B) According to Bohr's model,the energy of an electron in the $n^{th}$ orbit is given by $E_n = -\frac{2.179 \times 10^{-11}}{n^2} \ erg$.
The energy change for a transition from $n_1 = 1$ to $n_2 = 3$ is $\Delta E = E_3 - E_1$.
$\Delta E = -\frac{2.179 \times 10^{-11}}{3^2} - (-\frac{2.179 \times 10^{-11}}{1^2})$.
$\Delta E = 2.179 \times 10^{-11} \times (1 - \frac{1}{9}) = 2.179 \times 10^{-11} \times \frac{8}{9}$.
$\Delta E = 1.9368 \times 10^{-11} \ erg = 0.19368 \times 10^{-10} \ erg$.
Comparing with the given options,the closest value is $0.1911 \times 10^{-10} \ erg$ (Option $B$).
Since the electron moves from a lower energy level to a higher energy level,energy is absorbed.
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MediumMCQ
The energy of an electron in the first Bohr orbit of $H$ atom is $-13.6 \ eV$. The possible energy value$(s)$ of the excited state$(s)$ for electrons in Bohr orbits of the hydrogen atom is(are) $............ \ eV$.
A
$-3.4$
B
$-4.2$
C
$-6.8$
D
$+6.8$

Solution

(A) The energy of an electron in the $n^{th}$ orbit of a hydrogen atom is given by the formula $E_n = -\frac{13.6}{n^2} \ eV$.
For the ground state,$n = 1$,so $E_1 = -13.6 \ eV$.
Excited states correspond to $n > 1$ (i.e.,$n = 2, 3, 4, \dots$).
For the first excited state,$n = 2$:
$E_2 = -\frac{13.6}{2^2} = -\frac{13.6}{4} = -3.4 \ eV$.
Thus,$-3.4 \ eV$ is a possible energy value for an excited state.
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MediumMCQ
The energy of the electron in the first orbit of $He^{+}$ is $-871.6 \times 10^{-20} \ J$. The energy of the electron in the first orbit of hydrogen would be
A
$-871.6 \times 10^{-20} \ J$
B
$-435.8 \times 10^{-20} \ J$
C
$-217.9 \times 10^{-20} \ J$
D
$-108.9 \times 10^{-20} \ J$

Solution

(C) The energy of an electron in the $n^{th}$ orbit of a hydrogen-like species is given by the formula: $E_n = -13.6 \times \frac{Z^2}{n^2} \ eV$ or $E_n \propto Z^2$.
For the first orbit $(n=1)$,$E_1 \propto Z^2$.
Given for $He^{+}$ $(Z=2)$: $E_{1, He^{+}} = -871.6 \times 10^{-20} \ J$.
For Hydrogen $(Z=1)$: $E_{1, H} = E_{1, He^{+}} \times \frac{Z_H^2}{Z_{He^{+}}^2}$.
$E_{1, H} = -871.6 \times 10^{-20} \times \frac{1^2}{2^2} = -871.6 \times 10^{-20} \times \frac{1}{4} = -217.9 \times 10^{-20} \ J$.
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MediumMCQ
The Bohr orbit radius for the hydrogen atom $(n = 1)$ is approximately $0.530 \ \mathring{A}$. The radius for the first excited state $(n = 2)$ orbit is ........... $\mathring{A}$
A
$0.13$
B
$1.06$
C
$4.77$
D
$2.12$

Solution

(D) The radius of the $n^{th}$ Bohr orbit is given by the formula $r_n = r_0 \times n^2$,where $r_0 = 0.530 \ \mathring{A}$ is the radius of the ground state $(n = 1)$.
For the first excited state,$n = 2$.
Substituting the values: $r_2 = 0.530 \ \mathring{A} \times (2)^2$.
$r_2 = 0.530 \ \mathring{A} \times 4 = 2.12 \ \mathring{A}$.
65
EasyMCQ
The series limit for the Balmer series of $H$ atom spectra is:
A
$3800 \ \mathring{A}$
B
$4200 \ \mathring{A}$
C
$3646 \ \mathring{A}$
D
$4000 \ \mathring{A}$

Solution

(C) The series limit of a spectral series corresponds to the transition from $n_2 = \infty$ to $n_1 = 2$ for the Balmer series.
Using the Rydberg formula: $\frac{1}{\lambda} = R_H \times Z^2 \times (\frac{1}{n_1^2} - \frac{1}{n_2^2})$.
For $H$ atom,$Z = 1$,$n_1 = 2$,and $n_2 = \infty$.
$\frac{1}{\lambda} = R_H \times (\frac{1}{2^2} - \frac{1}{\infty^2}) = \frac{R_H}{4}$.
$\lambda = \frac{4}{R_H} = \frac{4}{109677 \ cm^{-1}} \approx 3.646 \times 10^{-5} \ cm = 3646 \ \mathring{A}$.
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MediumMCQ
The ionization energy of a hydrogen atom is $13.6 \ eV$. The energy required to excite the electron in a hydrogen atom from the ground state $(n=1)$ to the first excited state $(n=2)$ is (Note: The question asks for energy per atom in Joules. Given $1 \ eV = 1.602 \times 10^{-19} \ J$)
A
$1.69 \times 10^{-20} \ J$
B
$1.63 \times 10^{-18} \ J$
C
$1.69 \times 10^{-23} \ J$
D
$1.69 \times 10^{25} \ J$

Solution

(B) The energy of an electron in the $n^{th}$ orbit is given by $E_n = \frac{-13.6}{n^2} \ eV$.
For the ground state $(n=1)$,$E_1 = -13.6 \ eV$.
For the first excited state $(n=2)$,$E_2 = \frac{-13.6}{2^2} = -3.4 \ eV$.
The energy required for excitation is $\Delta E = E_2 - E_1 = -3.4 - (-13.6) = 10.2 \ eV$.
To convert this energy into Joules,we multiply by the conversion factor $1.602 \times 10^{-19} \ J/eV$:
$\Delta E = 10.2 \times 1.602 \times 10^{-19} \ J \approx 1.634 \times 10^{-18} \ J$.
67
EasyMCQ
The energy required to dislodge an electron from an excited isolated $H^-$ ion,given that the ionization energy of a ground state $H$ atom is $IE_1 = 13.6 \ eV$,is:
A
$= 13.6 \ eV$
B
$> 13.6 \ eV$
C
$< 13.6 \ eV$ and $> 3.4 \ eV$
D
$\le 3.4 \ eV$

Solution

(D) The $H^-$ ion consists of two electrons in the $1s$ orbital.
Due to the electron-electron repulsion,the electrons in $H^-$ are less tightly bound than the single electron in a neutral $H$ atom.
The first ionization energy of $H^-$ is significantly lower than the ionization energy of the $H$ atom $(13.6 \ eV)$.
Since the question specifies an 'excited' $H^-$ ion,the electron is in a higher energy level (e.g.,$n=2$ or higher).
The energy required to remove an electron from an excited state is even lower than that required for the ground state.
Therefore,the energy required is $\le 3.4 \ eV$ (the energy of the $n=2$ state of $H$ is $-3.4 \ eV$,and $H^-$ is even less stable).
68
EasyMCQ
The third line in the Balmer series corresponds to an electronic transition between which Bohr's orbits in hydrogen?
A
$5 \to 3$
B
$5 \to 2$
C
$4 \to 3$
D
$4 \to 2$

Solution

(B) The Balmer series corresponds to electronic transitions where the final orbit is ${n_1} = 2$.
The lines in the series are defined by the initial orbit ${n_2}$:
- First line: ${n_2} = 3 \to {n_1} = 2$
- Second line: ${n_2} = 4 \to {n_1} = 2$
- Third line: ${n_2} = 5 \to {n_1} = 2$
Therefore,the third line corresponds to the transition from $n = 5$ to $n = 2$.
69
MediumMCQ
The frequency of one of the lines in the Paschen series of a hydrogen atom is $2.340 \times 10^{11} \ Hz$. The quantum number $n_2$ which produces this transition is
A
$6$
B
$5$
C
$4$
D
$3$

Solution

(C) For the Paschen series,the lower energy level is $n_1 = 3$.
The frequency $\nu$ is given by the Rydberg formula: $\nu = R_H \times c \times \left( \frac{1}{n_1^2} - \frac{1}{n_2^2} \right)$.
Given $\nu = 2.340 \times 10^{11} \ Hz$,$R_H = 1.097 \times 10^7 \ m^{-1}$,and $c = 3 \times 10^8 \ m/s$.
$2.340 \times 10^{11} = (1.097 \times 10^7) \times (3 \times 10^8) \times \left( \frac{1}{3^2} - \frac{1}{n_2^2} \right)$.
$2.340 \times 10^{11} = 3.291 \times 10^{15} \times \left( \frac{1}{9} - \frac{1}{n_2^2} \right)$.
$\frac{2.340 \times 10^{11}}{3.291 \times 10^{15}} = \frac{1}{9} - \frac{1}{n_2^2}$.
$7.11 \times 10^{-5} = 0.1111 - \frac{1}{n_2^2}$.
$\frac{1}{n_2^2} = 0.1111 - 0.0000711 \approx 0.1110$.
$n_2^2 \approx \frac{1}{0.1110} \approx 9.009$.
$n_2 \approx 3$. However,the Paschen series requires $n_2 > n_1$. Given the options,if $n_2 = 4$,$\nu = 3.291 \times 10^{15} \times (1/9 - 1/16) = 1.599 \times 10^{14} \ Hz$. The provided frequency value in the question appears to be inconsistent with standard hydrogen transitions. Based on the options provided for a transition in the Paschen series,$n_2 = 4$ is the first line.
70
EasyMCQ
Which of the following electron transitions in a hydrogen atom will require the largest amount of energy?
A
From $n = 1$ to $n = 2$
B
From $n = 2$ to $n = 3$
C
From $n = 1$ to $n = \infty$
D
From $n = 3$ to $n = 5$

Solution

(C) The energy required for an electron transition in a hydrogen atom is given by the Rydberg formula: $\Delta E = 13.6 \times Z^2 \left( \frac{1}{n_1^2} - \frac{1}{n_2^2} \right) \text{ eV}$.
For a hydrogen atom,$Z = 1$.
$(A)$ $n = 1 \to n = 2$: $\Delta E = 13.6 \times (1 - 1/4) = 10.2 \text{ eV}$.
$(B)$ $n = 2 \to n = 3$: $\Delta E = 13.6 \times (1/4 - 1/9) \approx 1.89 \text{ eV}$.
$(C)$ $n = 1 \to n = \infty$: $\Delta E = 13.6 \times (1/1 - 1/\infty) = 13.6 \text{ eV}$.
$(D)$ $n = 3 \to n = 5$: $\Delta E = 13.6 \times (1/9 - 1/25) \approx 0.97 \text{ eV}$.
Comparing these values,the transition from $n = 1$ to $n = \infty$ requires the largest amount of energy.
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MediumMCQ
In the Balmer series of lines of the hydrogen spectrum,the third line from the red end corresponds to which one of the following inter-orbit jumps of the electron for Bohr orbits in an atom of hydrogen?
A
$n = 3 \to n = 2$
B
$n = 5 \to n = 2$
C
$n = 4 \to n = 1$
D
$n = 2 \to n = 5$

Solution

(B) The Balmer series corresponds to electronic transitions ending at the $n = 2$ energy level.
Lines in the series are ordered by increasing energy and decreasing wavelength starting from the red end.
The first line (red end) corresponds to the transition $n = 3 \to n = 2$.
The second line corresponds to the transition $n = 4 \to n = 2$.
The third line corresponds to the transition $n = 5 \to n = 2$.
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MediumMCQ
The value of Planck's constant is $6.63 \times 10^{-34} \ J \ s$. The velocity of light is $3.0 \times 10^8 \ m \ s^{-1}$. Which value is closest to the wavelength in nanometres of a quantum of light with frequency of $8 \times 10^{15} \ s^{-1}$?
A
$3 \times 10^7$
B
$2 \times 10^{-25}$
C
$5 \times 10^{-18}$
D
$4 \times 10^1$

Solution

(D) The relationship between wavelength $(\lambda)$,velocity of light $(c)$,and frequency $(\nu)$ is given by $\lambda = \frac{c}{\nu}$.
Substituting the given values: $\lambda = \frac{3.0 \times 10^8 \ m \ s^{-1}}{8 \times 10^{15} \ s^{-1}} = 0.375 \times 10^{-7} \ m = 3.75 \times 10^{-8} \ m$.
To convert the wavelength into nanometres $(nm)$,we multiply by $10^9 \ nm/m$: $\lambda = 3.75 \times 10^{-8} \ m \times 10^9 \ nm/m = 37.5 \ nm$.
The value closest to $37.5 \ nm$ is $4 \times 10^1 \ nm$.
73
EasyMCQ
As an electron moves away from the nucleus,its potential energy
A
Increases
B
Decreases
C
Remains constant
D
None of these

Solution

(A) The potential energy $(PE)$ of an electron in an atom is given by the formula $PE = -\frac{Ze^2}{4\pi\epsilon_0 r}$.
As the distance $(r)$ from the nucleus increases,the value of the negative term becomes smaller in magnitude,meaning the potential energy increases (becomes less negative).
Therefore,as an electron moves away from the nucleus,its potential energy increases.
74
EasyMCQ
Vibrational energy is
A
Partially potential and partially kinetic
B
Only potential
C
Only kinetic
D
None of the above

Solution

(A) Vibrational energy is the sum of potential energy (due to the displacement of atoms from their equilibrium positions) and kinetic energy (due to the motion of atoms). Therefore,it is partly potential and partly kinetic.
75
MediumMCQ
The ratio between the radii of $He^{+}$ ion and $H$ atom is:
A
$0.5$
B
$1$
C
$1.5$
D
$2$

Solution

(A) The radius of a hydrogen-like species is given by the formula $r_n = a_0 \times \frac{n^2}{Z}$,where $a_0$ is the Bohr radius,$n$ is the principal quantum number,and $Z$ is the atomic number.
For $H$ atom: $n = 1, Z = 1$,so $r_H = a_0 \times \frac{1^2}{1} = a_0$.
For $He^{+}$ ion: $n = 1, Z = 2$,so $r_{He^{+}} = a_0 \times \frac{1^2}{2} = 0.5 \times a_0$.
The ratio $\frac{r_{He^{+}}}{r_H} = \frac{0.5 \times a_0}{a_0} = 0.5$.
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MediumMCQ
If the energy of the first orbit of $He^{+}$ is $-54.4 \, eV$,then the energy of the second orbit will be ............. $eV$.
A
$-54.4$
B
$-13.6$
C
$-27.2$
D
$+27.2$

Solution

(B) The energy of an orbit in a hydrogen-like species is given by the formula: $E_n = -13.6 \times \frac{Z^2}{n^2} \, eV$.
For $He^{+}$,the atomic number $Z = 2$.
For the first orbit $(n = 1)$: $E_1 = -13.6 \times \frac{2^2}{1^2} = -13.6 \times 4 = -54.4 \, eV$.
For the second orbit $(n = 2)$: $E_2 = -13.6 \times \frac{2^2}{2^2} = -13.6 \times \frac{4}{4} = -13.6 \, eV$.
77
MediumMCQ
The spectrum of $Li^{2+}$ is similar to that of:
A
$H$
B
$He$
C
$Be$
D
$Ne$

Solution

(A) The electronic configuration of $Li$ is $1s^2 \, 2s^1$,so $Li^{2+}$ has the electronic configuration $1s^1$.
Bohr's model and the resulting spectra are applicable to hydrogen-like species,which contain only one electron.
Since $Li^{2+}$ has only one electron,its spectrum is similar to that of the hydrogen atom $(H)$,which also has the configuration $1s^1$.
78
EasyMCQ
The energy required to excite an electron in a hydrogen atom from the ground state $(n=1)$ to the first excited state $(n=2)$ is $..........$ $eV$.
A
$10.2$
B
$3.4$
C
$13.6$
D
$1.9$

Solution

(A) The energy of an electron in the $n^{th}$ orbit of a hydrogen atom is given by the formula $E_n = -\frac{13.6}{n^2} \ eV$.
For the ground state $(n=1)$,$E_1 = -\frac{13.6}{1^2} = -13.6 \ eV$.
For the first excited state $(n=2)$,$E_2 = -\frac{13.6}{2^2} = -\frac{13.6}{4} = -3.4 \ eV$.
The energy required for the transition is $\Delta E = E_2 - E_1 = -3.4 - (-13.6) = 10.2 \ eV$.
79
EasyMCQ
The energy required for the ionisation of a hydrogen atom is $13.6 \ eV$. What is the energy required for the ionisation of $He^+$ ion (in $eV$)?
A
$13.6$
B
$54.4$
C
$27.2$
D
$108.8$

Solution

(B) The ionisation energy of a hydrogen-like species is given by the formula: $E_n = 13.6 \times \frac{Z^2}{n^2} \ eV$.
For a hydrogen atom,$Z = 1$ and $n = 1$,so $E = 13.6 \ eV$.
For $He^+$ ion,$Z = 2$ and $n = 1$.
Therefore,$E = 13.6 \times \frac{2^2}{1^2} = 13.6 \times 4 = 54.4 \ eV$.
80
MediumMCQ
The nuclear theory of the atom was put forward by:
A
Rutherford
B
Aston
C
Neils Bohr
D
$J$.$J$. Thomson

Solution

(A) The nuclear model of the atom was proposed by $Ernest \ Rutherford$ in $1911$ based on his famous $\alpha$-particle scattering experiment. He concluded that the positive charge and most of the mass of the atom are concentrated in a very small region called the nucleus.
81
MediumMCQ
The energy required to release $1$ electron from $He^{+}$ is $............$ $eV$.
A
$+54.4$
B
$-13.6$
C
$+27.2$
D
Cannot be predicted

Solution

(A) The energy of an electron in a hydrogen-like species is given by the formula $E_n = -13.6 \times \frac{Z^2}{n^2} \ eV$.
For $He^{+}$,the atomic number $Z = 2$ and for the ground state,$n = 1$.
Substituting these values: $E_1 = -13.6 \times \frac{2^2}{1^2} = -13.6 \times 4 = -54.4 \ eV$.
The energy required to remove the electron (ionization energy) is the negative of the ground state energy: $IE = -E_1 = -(-54.4) = +54.4 \ eV$.
82
MediumMCQ
In the hydrogen spectrum,the energy during the first Lyman transition is $E = 10.2 \ eV$. The same energy is observed during the second Balmer series transition in which of the following species?
A
$Li^{2+}$
B
$Li^{+}$
C
$He^{+}$
D
$Be^{3+}$

Solution

(C) The energy of a transition in a hydrogen-like species is given by $\Delta E = 13.6 \ Z^2 \left( \frac{1}{n_1^2} - \frac{1}{n_2^2} \right) \ eV$.
For the first Lyman transition in $H$ $(Z=1)$: $\Delta E = 13.6 \times 1^2 \left( \frac{1}{1^2} - \frac{1}{2^2} \right) = 13.6 \times \frac{3}{4} = 10.2 \ eV$.
For the second Balmer transition,$n_1 = 2$ and $n_2 = 4$ (since the first is $2 \to 3$ and the second is $2 \to 4$).
Setting the energy equal: $10.2 = 13.6 \times Z^2 \left( \frac{1}{2^2} - \frac{1}{4^2} \right)$.
$10.2 = 13.6 \times Z^2 \left( \frac{1}{4} - \frac{1}{16} \right) = 13.6 \times Z^2 \left( \frac{3}{16} \right)$.
$10.2 = 13.6 \times Z^2 \times 0.1875 = 2.55 \times Z^2$.
$Z^2 = \frac{10.2}{2.55} = 4$,so $Z = 2$.
The species with atomic number $Z = 2$ is $He^+$,which is a hydrogen-like ion.
83
MediumMCQ
When an electron in a hydrogen spectrum transitions from the $7^{th}$ energy level to the $1^{st}$ energy level,what is the total number of spectral lines produced?
A
$11$
B
$16$
C
$18$
D
$21$

Solution

(D) The total number of spectral lines emitted when an electron transitions from an excited state $n_2$ to a lower state $n_1$ is given by the formula:
$N = \frac{(n_2 - n_1)(n_2 - n_1 + 1)}{2}$
Given $n_2 = 7$ and $n_1 = 1$:
$N = \frac{(7 - 1)(7 - 1 + 1)}{2}$
$N = \frac{6 \times 7}{2} = \frac{42}{2} = 21$
Thus,the total number of spectral lines is $21$.
84
MediumMCQ
The limiting line in the Balmer series of the $H$ spectrum has a frequency of ....... $(R_\infty = 3.29 \times 10^{15} \, cycles/s)$
A
$3.65 \times 10^{14} \, s^{-1}$
B
$8.22 \times 10^{14} \, s^{-1}$
C
$3.29 \times 10^{15} \, s^{-1}$
D
$5.26 \times 10^{13} \, s^{-1}$

Solution

(B) For the Balmer series,the transition occurs from $n_2 = \infty$ to $n_1 = 2$.
The frequency $\nu$ is given by the Rydberg formula: $\nu = R_\infty \times Z^2 \times (\frac{1}{n_1^2} - \frac{1}{n_2^2})$.
For Hydrogen,$Z = 1$,$n_1 = 2$,and $n_2 = \infty$.
$\nu = 3.29 \times 10^{15} \times (\frac{1}{2^2} - \frac{1}{\infty^2}) \, s^{-1}$.
$\nu = 3.29 \times 10^{15} \times \frac{1}{4} \, s^{-1}$.
$\nu = 0.8225 \times 10^{15} \, s^{-1} = 8.225 \times 10^{14} \, s^{-1}$.
85
MediumMCQ
If the energy of a photon is $14 \, eV$ and it interacts with a hydrogen atom,which of the following is correct?
A
The atom is ionized and the electron has a kinetic energy of $14 \, eV$.
B
The atom is ionized and the electron has a kinetic energy of $0.4 \, eV$.
C
The photon passes through the atom without any interaction.
D
More than one electron transition will occur.

Solution

(B) The ionization energy of a hydrogen atom in its ground state is $13.6 \, eV$.
When a photon with energy $E = 14 \, eV$ interacts with the hydrogen atom,it provides more energy than the ionization energy.
The excess energy is converted into the kinetic energy of the ejected electron.
Kinetic Energy $(K.E.)$ = $E_{photon} - E_{ionization} = 14 \, eV - 13.6 \, eV = 0.4 \, eV$.
Therefore,the atom is ionized and the electron possesses a kinetic energy of $0.4 \, eV$.
86
MediumMCQ
What will be the frequency of the radiation emitted when an electron in a hydrogen atom jumps from $n = 4$ to $n = 1$? $(h = 6.625 \times 10^{-34} \,J \cdot s)$
A
$1.03 \times 10^3 \,s^{-1}$
B
$3.08 \times 10^{15} \,s^{-1}$
C
$2 \times 10^{15} \,s^{-1}$
D
$1.54 \times 10^{15} \,s^{-1}$

Solution

(B) The energy of an electron in the $n^{th}$ orbit is given by $E_n = -2.18 \times 10^{-18} \,J \times \frac{1}{n^2}$.
For $n = 1$,$E_1 = -2.18 \times 10^{-18} \,J$.
For $n = 4$,$E_4 = \frac{-2.18 \times 10^{-18}}{4^2} = -0.13625 \times 10^{-18} \,J$.
The energy difference is $\Delta E = E_4 - E_1 = (-0.13625 \times 10^{-18}) - (-2.18 \times 10^{-18}) = 2.04375 \times 10^{-18} \,J$.
Using the relation $\Delta E = h \nu$,the frequency $\nu$ is $\nu = \frac{\Delta E}{h} = \frac{2.04375 \times 10^{-18} \,J}{6.625 \times 10^{-34} \,J \cdot s} \approx 3.08 \times 10^{15} \,s^{-1}$.
87
MediumMCQ
The radius of a hydrogen atom in its ground state is $0.53 \ \mathring{A}$. The radius of the $Li^{2+}$ ion in the same state (atomic number = $3$) is ............. $\mathring{A}$.
A
$0.176$
B
$0.30$
C
$0.53$
D
$1.23$

Solution

(A) The radius of an orbit for a hydrogen-like species is given by the formula $r_n = 0.529 \times \frac{n^2}{Z} \ \mathring{A}$.
For the ground state,$n = 1$.
For a hydrogen atom,$Z = 1$,so $r_H = 0.529 \times \frac{1^2}{1} = 0.529 \ \mathring{A} \approx 0.53 \ \mathring{A}$.
For the $Li^{2+}$ ion,$Z = 3$,so $r_{Li^{2+}} = 0.529 \times \frac{1^2}{3} = \frac{0.529}{3} \ \mathring{A} \approx 0.176 \ \mathring{A}$.
88
MediumMCQ
For the hydrogen emission spectrum,the energy change $E$ (in Joules) is given by $\Delta E = 2.18 \times 10^{-18} \left( \frac{1}{n_1^2} - \frac{1}{n_2^2} \right) \ J$,where $n_1 = 1, 2, 3, \dots$ and $n_2 = 2, 3, 4, \dots$. Which of the following corresponds to the Paschen series?
A
$n_1 = 1$ and $n_2 = 2, 3, 4, \dots$
B
$n_1 = 3$ and $n_2 = 4, 5, 6, \dots$
C
$n_1 = 1$ and $n_2 = 3, 4, 5, \dots$
D
$n_1 = 2$ and $n_2 = 3, 4, 5, \dots$

Solution

(B) The hydrogen emission spectrum consists of various series based on the value of $n_1$ in the Rydberg formula.
For the Paschen series,the electron transitions to the third energy level,which means $n_1 = 3$.
The corresponding values for $n_2$ are $n_2 = 4, 5, 6, \dots$.
Therefore,the correct condition for the Paschen series is $n_1 = 3$ and $n_2 = 4, 5, 6, \dots$.
89
MediumMCQ
In the hydrogen spectrum,if an electron transitions from the $6^{th}$ orbit to the $2^{nd}$ orbit through multiple steps,the number of spectral lines produced is ....
A
$10$
B
$16$
C
$18$
D
$21$

Solution

(A) The number of spectral lines emitted when an electron transitions from an excited state $n_2$ to a lower state $n_1$ is given by the formula: $\text{Number of lines} = \frac{(n_2 - n_1)(n_2 - n_1 + 1)}{2}$.
Given $n_2 = 6$ and $n_1 = 2$.
Substituting the values: $\text{Number of lines} = \frac{(6 - 2)(6 - 2 + 1)}{2} = \frac{4 \times 5}{2} = \frac{20}{2} = 10$.
Therefore,the correct option is $A$.
90
MediumMCQ
Which of the following transitions emits a photon with the maximum frequency?
A
Second spectral line of the Balmer series
B
Second spectral line of the Paschen series
C
Fifth spectral line of the Humphrey series
D
First spectral line of the Lyman series

Solution

(D) The frequency of an emitted photon is given by $\nu = \frac{\Delta E}{h}$. To maximize frequency,we must maximize the energy difference $\Delta E$ between the energy levels.
The energy of a level is given by $E_n = -13.6 \ \text{eV} \times \frac{Z^2}{n^2}$.
The Lyman series involves transitions to $n_1 = 1$. The first line of the Lyman series is $n_2 = 2 \to n_1 = 1$.
The energy difference is $\Delta E = 13.6 \times (1 - \frac{1}{4}) = 13.6 \times 0.75 = 10.2 \ \text{eV}$.
Comparing this with other series:
Balmer $(n_1 = 2)$: $\Delta E = 13.6 \times (\frac{1}{4} - \frac{1}{16}) = 13.6 \times 0.1875 = 2.55 \ \text{eV}$.
Paschen $(n_1 = 3)$: $\Delta E = 13.6 \times (\frac{1}{9} - \frac{1}{25}) \approx 0.96 \ \text{eV}$.
Humphrey $(n_1 = 6)$: $\Delta E$ is even smaller.
Thus,the first spectral line of the Lyman series has the largest energy gap and consequently the maximum frequency.
91
MediumMCQ
For the $H$ spectrum,the limiting line in the $Balmer$ series has a frequency of ...... $(R_\infty = 3.29 \times 10^{15} \text{ cycles/s})$
A
$3.65 \times 10^{14} \text{ s}^{-1}$
B
$3.29 \times 10^{15} \text{ s}^{-1}$
C
$8.22 \times 10^{14} \text{ s}^{-1}$
D
$-8.22 \times 10^{14} \text{ s}^{-1}$

Solution

(C) For the $Balmer$ series,$n_1 = 2$ and for the limiting line,$n_2 = \infty$.
The Rydberg formula for frequency is $\nu = R_\infty \times Z^2 \times (\frac{1}{n_1^2} - \frac{1}{n_2^2})$.
Substituting $Z = 1$,$n_1 = 2$,and $n_2 = \infty$:
$\nu = 3.29 \times 10^{15} \times (\frac{1}{2^2} - \frac{1}{\infty^2}) \text{ s}^{-1}$.
$\nu = 3.29 \times 10^{15} \times \frac{1}{4} \text{ s}^{-1} = 8.225 \times 10^{14} \text{ s}^{-1}$.
92
MediumMCQ
An electron revolves in an orbit around a stationary nucleus with atomic number $Z = 5$. The energy required to excite the electron from the $3^{rd}$ orbit to the $4^{th}$ orbit is .......... $eV$.
A
$4.5$
B
$8.53$
C
$25$
D
$16.53$

Solution

(D) The energy of an electron in the $n^{th}$ orbit of a hydrogen-like species is given by $E_n = -13.6 \times \frac{Z^2}{n^2} \ eV$.
For $Z = 5$,the energy difference between the $4^{th}$ and $3^{rd}$ orbit is $\Delta E = E_4 - E_3$.
$\Delta E = -13.6 \times Z^2 \left( \frac{1}{4^2} - \frac{1}{3^2} \right) = -13.6 \times 25 \left( \frac{1}{16} - \frac{1}{9} \right)$.
$\Delta E = -13.6 \times 25 \left( \frac{9 - 16}{144} \right) = -13.6 \times 25 \left( \frac{-7}{144} \right)$.
$\Delta E = 13.6 \times 25 \times \frac{7}{144} \approx 16.53 \ eV$.
93
DifficultMCQ
The kinetic energy of an electron in the second Bohr orbit of a hydrogen atom is = ....... (Bohr radius $a_0$)
A
$\frac{h^2}{4\pi^2 m a_0^2}$
B
$\frac{h^2}{16\pi^2 m a_0^2}$
C
$\frac{h^2}{32\pi^2 m a_0^2}$
D
$\frac{h^2}{8\pi^2 m a_0^2}$

Solution

(C) For a hydrogen atom,the radius of the $n^{th}$ Bohr orbit is given by $r_n = n^2 a_0$,where $a_0$ is the Bohr radius.
For the second orbit $(n = 2)$,$r_2 = 2^2 a_0 = 4 a_0$.
The velocity of an electron in the $n^{th}$ orbit is $v_n = \frac{nh}{2\pi m r_n}$.
Substituting $r_n = n^2 a_0$,we get $v_n = \frac{nh}{2\pi m (n^2 a_0)} = \frac{h}{2\pi m n a_0}$.
For $n = 2$,$v_2 = \frac{h}{2\pi m (2) a_0} = \frac{h}{4\pi m a_0}$.
The kinetic energy $(KE)$ is given by $KE = \frac{1}{2} m v_2^2$.
$KE = \frac{1}{2} m \left( \frac{h}{4\pi m a_0} \right)^2 = \frac{1}{2} m \left( \frac{h^2}{16\pi^2 m^2 a_0^2} \right) = \frac{h^2}{32\pi^2 m a_0^2}$.
94
MediumMCQ
The energy of an $H$ atom in the $n^{th}$ orbit is $E_n$. What will be the energy of the $n^{th}$ orbit of a singly ionized helium atom $(He^+)$?
A
$4E_n$
B
$E_n/4$
C
$2E_n$
D
$E_n/2$

Solution

(A) The energy of an electron in the $n^{th}$ orbit of a hydrogen-like species is given by the formula: $E_n = -13.6 \times \frac{Z^2}{n^2} \text{ eV}$.
For a hydrogen atom $(H)$,$Z = 1$,so $E_n(H) = -13.6 \times \frac{1^2}{n^2} = E_n$.
For a singly ionized helium atom $(He^+)$,$Z = 2$,so $E_n(He^+) = -13.6 \times \frac{2^2}{n^2} = -13.6 \times \frac{4}{n^2}$.
Substituting $E_n$ into the expression for $He^+$,we get $E_n(He^+) = 4 \times (-13.6 \times \frac{1^2}{n^2}) = 4E_n$.
95
MediumMCQ
What will be the ionization energy in $eV$ for an excited hydrogen atom?
A
$13.6$
B
Less than $13.6$
C
More than $13.6$
D
$3.4$ or less

Solution

(D) The energy of an electron in the $n^{th}$ orbit of a hydrogen atom is given by $E_n = -\frac{13.6}{n^2} \, eV$.
For the ground state $(n=1)$,$E_1 = -13.6 \, eV$.
For excited states,$n \geq 2$.
For the first excited state $(n=2)$,$E_2 = -\frac{13.6}{2^2} = -3.4 \, eV$.
Ionization energy is the energy required to remove the electron from its current state to $n = \infty$ (where $E = 0$).
For $n=2$,the ionization energy is $0 - (-3.4) = 3.4 \, eV$.
For higher excited states $(n > 2)$,the energy $E_n$ becomes closer to $0$,so the ionization energy $(0 - E_n)$ will be less than $3.4 \, eV$.
Therefore,the ionization energy for an excited hydrogen atom is $3.4 \, eV$ or less.
96
MediumMCQ
The ratio of the energy of the $He^{+}$ ion in its first and second excited states will be:
A
$9 : 4$
B
$4 : 3$
C
$27 : 4$
D
$5 : 9$

Solution

(A) The energy of an electron in a hydrogen-like species is given by $E_n = -13.6 \times \frac{Z^2}{n^2} \text{ eV}$.
For $He^{+}$,the atomic number $Z = 2$.
The first excited state corresponds to $n = 2$,and the second excited state corresponds to $n = 3$.
Energy in the first excited state $(E_1)$ = $-13.6 \times \frac{2^2}{2^2} = -13.6 \text{ eV}$.
Energy in the second excited state $(E_2)$ = $-13.6 \times \frac{2^2}{3^2} = -13.6 \times \frac{4}{9} \text{ eV}$.
The ratio of energy in the first excited state to the second excited state is $\frac{E_1}{E_2} = \frac{-13.6 \times (4/4)}{-13.6 \times (4/9)} = \frac{1}{4/9} = \frac{9}{4}$.
Thus,the ratio is $9 : 4$.
97
DifficultMCQ
When a photon of energy $12.75 \, eV$ is completely absorbed by a hydrogen atom in its ground state,the principal quantum number of the excited state will be:
A
$1$
B
$3$
C
$4$
D
$\infty$

Solution

(C) The energy of an electron in the $n^{th}$ orbit of a hydrogen atom is given by $E_n = -13.6 / n^2 \, eV$.
For the ground state $(n_1 = 1)$,the energy is $E_1 = -13.6 \, eV$.
When the atom absorbs a photon of energy $12.75 \, eV$,the new energy $E_n$ becomes:
$E_n = E_1 + 12.75 \, eV = -13.6 + 12.75 = -0.85 \, eV$.
Using the formula $E_n = -13.6 / n^2$,we have:
$-0.85 = -13.6 / n^2$
$n^2 = 13.6 / 0.85 = 16$
$n = 4$.
Therefore,the principal quantum number of the excited state is $4$.
98
MediumMCQ
The ratio of the maximum wavelengths of the Lyman and Balmer series is ....
A
$7 : 15$
B
$21 : 6$
C
$27 : 5$
D
$5 : 27$

Solution

(D) The wavelength $\lambda$ is related to the energy transition by the Rydberg formula: $\frac{1}{\lambda} = RZ^2 \left( \frac{1}{n_1^2} - \frac{1}{n_2^2} \right)$.
For maximum wavelength,the energy difference must be minimum,which corresponds to the first line of the series.
For the Lyman series $(n_1 = 1, n_2 = 2)$: $\frac{1}{\lambda_L} = R \left( \frac{1}{1^2} - \frac{1}{2^2} \right) = R \left( 1 - \frac{1}{4} \right) = \frac{3R}{4}$.
For the Balmer series $(n_1 = 2, n_2 = 3)$: $\frac{1}{\lambda_B} = R \left( \frac{1}{2^2} - \frac{1}{3^2} \right) = R \left( \frac{1}{4} - \frac{1}{9} \right) = \frac{5R}{36}$.
The ratio of wavelengths is $\frac{\lambda_L}{\lambda_B} = \frac{1/\lambda_B}{1/\lambda_L} = \frac{5R/36}{3R/4} = \frac{5}{36} \times \frac{4}{3} = \frac{5}{27}$.
99
MediumMCQ
According to the Bohr model for the hydrogen atom,the radius of stationary orbits is proportional to which of the following?
A
$n^2$
B
$\frac{1}{n}$
C
$n$
D
$\frac{1}{n^2}$

Solution

(A) According to the Bohr model for the hydrogen atom,the radius of the $n^{th}$ stationary orbit is given by the formula: $r_n = a_0 \times n^2$,where $a_0$ is the Bohr radius and $n$ is the principal quantum number.
Therefore,the radius of the stationary orbit is directly proportional to the square of the principal quantum number,$n^2$.
100
DifficultMCQ
In the hydrogen spectrum,if an electron transitions from the $6^{th}$ orbit to the $3^{rd}$ orbit,what is the total number of spectral lines observed in the infrared region?
A
$0$
B
$6$
C
$11$
D
$21$

Solution

(B) The infrared region in the hydrogen spectrum includes the Paschen,Brackett,and Pfund series.
For transitions from $n_2 = 6$ to $n_1 = 3$:
$1$. Paschen series $(n_1 = 3)$: Transitions from $n_2 = 6, 5, 4$ to $n_1 = 3$. Number of lines = $6 - 3 = 3$.
$2$. Brackett series $(n_1 = 4)$: Transitions from $n_2 = 6, 5$ to $n_1 = 4$. Number of lines = $6 - 4 = 2$.
$3$. Pfund series $(n_1 = 5)$: Transition from $n_2 = 6$ to $n_1 = 5$. Number of lines = $6 - 5 = 1$.
Total number of lines in the infrared region = $3 + 2 + 1 = 6$.

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