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EasyMCQ
The radius of the innermost orbit of a hydrogen atom is $5.3 \times 10^{-11} \ m$. The radius of the third allowed orbit of the hydrogen atom is $... \ \mathring{A}$.
A
$4.77$
B
$0.53$
C
$1.06$
D
$1.59$

Solution

(A) The radius of the $n^{\text{th}}$ orbit in a hydrogen atom is given by the formula $r_n = r_1 \times n^2$,where $r_1$ is the radius of the first orbit (Bohr radius).
Given $r_1 = 5.3 \times 10^{-11} \ m = 0.53 \ \mathring{A}$.
For the third orbit,$n = 3$.
Therefore,$r_3 = r_1 \times (3)^2$.
$r_3 = 0.53 \ \mathring{A} \times 9 = 4.77 \ \mathring{A}$.
352
DifficultMCQ
The radius of the third stationary orbit of an electron for a Bohr atom is $R$. The radius of the fourth stationary orbit will be
A
$\frac{4}{3} R$
B
$\frac{16}{9} R$
C
$\frac{3}{4} R$
D
$\frac{9}{16} R$

Solution

(B) According to Bohr's model,the radius of the $n^{th}$ orbit is given by $r_n \propto n^2$ for a given atom (where $Z$ is constant).
Given that the radius of the third orbit $(n=3)$ is $R$,we have $r_3 = R$.
The radius of the fourth orbit $(n=4)$ is $r_4$.
Using the proportionality $r_n \propto n^2$,we can write:
$\frac{r_4}{r_3} = \frac{4^2}{3^2}$
$\frac{r_4}{R} = \frac{16}{9}$
Therefore,$r_4 = \frac{16}{9} R$.
353
DifficultMCQ
An electron revolving in the $n^{\text{th}}$ Bohr orbit has a magnetic moment $\mu_n$. If $\mu_n \propto n^x$,the value of $x$ is:
A
$2$
B
$1$
C
$3$
D
$0$

Solution

(B) The magnetic moment $\mu$ of an electron revolving in an orbit is given by $\mu = iA$,where $i$ is the current and $A$ is the area of the orbit.
$i = \frac{e}{T} = \frac{ev}{2\pi r}$,where $v$ is the velocity and $r$ is the radius.
$A = \pi r^2$.
Therefore,$\mu = \left(\frac{ev}{2\pi r}\right) \pi r^2 = \frac{evr}{2}$.
According to Bohr's theory,$r \propto n^2$ and $v \propto \frac{1}{n}$.
Substituting these relations: $\mu \propto \left(\frac{1}{n}\right) \cdot n^2 = n^1$.
Comparing $\mu \propto n^1$ with $\mu \propto n^x$,we get $x = 1$.
354
DifficultMCQ
$A$ particular hydrogen-like ion emits radiation of frequency $3 \times 10^{15} \,Hz$ when it makes a transition from $n=2$ to $n=1$. The frequency of radiation emitted in a transition from $n=3$ to $n=1$ is $\frac{x}{9} \times 10^{15} \,Hz$, where $X = \text{ . . . . . . }$.
A
$32$
B
$35$
C
$37$
D
$38$

Solution

(A) The frequency of emitted radiation is given by $\nu = R c Z^2 \left( \frac{1}{n_f^2} - \frac{1}{n_i^2} \right)$.
For the transition $n=2$ to $n=1$:
$\nu_1 = K \left( \frac{1}{1^2} - \frac{1}{2^2} \right) = K \left( 1 - \frac{1}{4} \right) = K \left( \frac{3}{4} \right) = 3 \times 10^{15} \,Hz$.
For the transition $n=3$ to $n=1$:
$\nu_2 = K \left( \frac{1}{1^2} - \frac{1}{3^2} \right) = K \left( 1 - \frac{1}{9} \right) = K \left( \frac{8}{9} \right)$.
Taking the ratio:
$\frac{\nu_2}{\nu_1} = \frac{K(8/9)}{K(3/4)} = \frac{8}{9} \times \frac{4}{3} = \frac{32}{27}$.
Therefore, $\nu_2 = \frac{32}{27} \times 3 \times 10^{15} \,Hz = \frac{32}{9} \times 10^{15} \,Hz$.
Comparing this with $\frac{x}{9} \times 10^{15} \,Hz$, we get $X = 32$.
355
DifficultMCQ
$A$ hydrogen atom changes its state from $n=3$ to $n=2$. Due to recoil,the percentage change in the wavelength of emitted light is approximately $1 \times 10^{-n}$. The value of $n$ is . . . . . . .[Given $Rhc=13.6 \text{ eV}, hc=1242 \text{ eV nm}, h=6.6 \times 10^{-34} \text{ J s}$,mass of the hydrogen atom $=1.67 \times 10^{-27} \text{ kg}$]
A
$5$
B
$7$
C
$9$
D
$11$

Solution

(B) The energy difference for the transition $n=3$ to $n=2$ is $\Delta E = 13.6 \left(\frac{1}{2^2} - \frac{1}{3^2}\right) = 1.9 \text{ eV}$.
The emitted photon has wavelength $\lambda = \frac{hc}{\Delta E}$.
Due to conservation of momentum,the atom recoils with velocity $v$,so $mv = \frac{h}{\lambda'}$,where $\lambda'$ is the wavelength of the emitted photon considering recoil.
The energy balance is $\Delta E = \frac{1}{2}mv^2 + \frac{hc}{\lambda'}$.
Substituting $v = \frac{h}{m\lambda'}$,we get $\Delta E = \frac{h^2}{2m\lambda'^2} + \frac{hc}{\lambda'}$.
Solving for $\lambda'$,we find $\lambda' \approx \lambda \left(1 + \frac{\Delta E}{2mc^2}\right)$.
The fractional change in wavelength is $\frac{\Delta \lambda}{\lambda} = \frac{\lambda' - \lambda}{\lambda} = \frac{\Delta E}{2mc^2}$.
Substituting the values: $\Delta E = 1.9 \times 1.6 \times 10^{-19} \text{ J}$,$m = 1.67 \times 10^{-27} \text{ kg}$,$c = 3 \times 10^8 \text{ m/s}$.
$\frac{\Delta \lambda}{\lambda} = \frac{1.9 \times 1.6 \times 10^{-19}}{2 \times 1.67 \times 10^{-27} \times (3 \times 10^8)^2} \approx \frac{3.04 \times 10^{-19}}{3.006 \times 10^{-10}} \approx 10^{-9}$.
Since the question asks for percentage change,$\% \text{ change} = \frac{\Delta \lambda}{\lambda} \times 100 \approx 10^{-9} \times 10^2 = 10^{-7}$.
Thus,$n = 7$.
356
DifficultMCQ
According to Bohr's theory,the moment of momentum of an electron revolving in the $4^{\text{th}}$ orbit of a hydrogen atom is:
A
$8 \frac{h}{\pi}$
B
$\frac{h}{\pi}$
C
$2 \frac{h}{\pi}$
D
$\frac{h}{2 \pi}$

Solution

(C) According to Bohr's postulate,the angular momentum (moment of momentum) of an electron in the $n^{\text{th}}$ orbit is given by the formula:
$L = \frac{nh}{2\pi}$
Given that the electron is in the $4^{\text{th}}$ orbit,we have $n = 4$.
Substituting the value of $n$ into the formula:
$L = \frac{4h}{2\pi}$
$L = \frac{2h}{\pi}$
Therefore,the moment of momentum is $\frac{2h}{\pi}$.
357
DifficultMCQ
An electron rotates in a circle around a nucleus having positive charge $Ze$. The correct relation between the total energy $(E)$ of the electron and its potential energy $(U)$ is:
A
$E = 2U$
B
$2E = 3U$
C
$E = U$
D
$2E = U$

Solution

(D) The electrostatic force provides the necessary centripetal force for the electron in a circular orbit:
$F = \frac{k(Ze)(e)}{r^2} = \frac{mv^2}{r}$
From this,the kinetic energy $(KE)$ is:
$KE = \frac{1}{2} mv^2 = \frac{kZe^2}{2r}$
The potential energy $(U)$ is given by:
$U = -\frac{kZe^2}{r}$
The total energy $(E)$ is the sum of kinetic and potential energy:
$E = KE + U = \frac{kZe^2}{2r} - \frac{kZe^2}{r} = -\frac{kZe^2}{2r}$
Comparing $E$ and $U$:
$E = \frac{1}{2} \left( -\frac{kZe^2}{r} \right) = \frac{U}{2}$
Therefore,$2E = U$.
358
DifficultMCQ
The angular momentum of an electron in a hydrogen atom is proportional to: (Where $r$ is the radius of the orbit of the electron)
A
$\sqrt{r}$
B
$\frac{1}{r}$
C
$r$
D
$\frac{1}{\sqrt{r}}$

Solution

(A) The centripetal force required for the electron to orbit the nucleus is provided by the electrostatic force of attraction: $F_{C} = F_{e}$.
Using the formula for centripetal force $F_{C} = \frac{mv^2}{r}$ and Coulomb's law $F_{e} = \frac{kZe^2}{r^2}$,we have: $\frac{mv^2}{r} = \frac{kZe^2}{r^2}$.
Multiplying both sides by $mr^2$,we get: $m^2v^2r^2 = mkZe^2r$.
Since angular momentum $L = mvr$,we can write: $L^2 = mkZe^2r$.
Taking the square root of both sides,we find: $L = \sqrt{mkZe^2r}$.
Since $m$,$k$,$Z$,and $e$ are constants,the angular momentum is proportional to the square root of the radius: $L \propto \sqrt{r}$.
359
DifficultMCQ
The radius of a certain orbit of a hydrogen atom is $8.48 \mathring{A}$. If the energy of the electron in this orbit is $E/x$,then $x = . . . .$
(Given $a_0 = 0.529 \mathring{A}$,$E =$ energy of the electron in the ground state)
A
$14$
B
$15$
C
$16$
D
$20$

Solution

(C) The radius of the $n^{\text{th}}$ orbit of a hydrogen atom is given by $r_n = a_0 n^2$,where $a_0 = 0.529 \mathring{A}$.
Given $r_n = 8.48 \mathring{A}$,we have $8.48 = 0.529 \times n^2$.
$n^2 = \frac{8.48}{0.529} \approx 16$.
Thus,$n = 4$.
The energy of an electron in the $n^{\text{th}}$ orbit is given by $E_n = \frac{E}{n^2}$,where $E$ is the ground state energy $(-13.6 \text{ eV})$.
Substituting $n = 4$,we get $E_4 = \frac{E}{4^2} = \frac{E}{16}$.
Comparing this with $E/x$,we find $x = 16$.
360
DifficultMCQ
In the Franck-Hertz experiment, the first dip in the current-voltage graph for hydrogen is observed at $10.2 \, V$. The wavelength of light emitted by the hydrogen atom when excited to the first excitation level is $\qquad$ $nm$.
(Given $hc = 1245 \, eV \cdot nm$, $e = 1.6 \times 10^{-19} \, C$).
A
$122$
B
$125$
C
$130$
D
$135$

Solution

(A) The energy required to excite a hydrogen atom to the first excitation level is given by the potential at which the first dip occurs, which is $E = 10.2 \, eV$.
The energy of the emitted photon is related to its wavelength $\lambda$ by the equation $E = \frac{hc}{\lambda}$.
Substituting the given values: $10.2 \, eV = \frac{1245 \, eV \cdot nm}{\lambda}$.
Solving for $\lambda$: $\lambda = \frac{1245}{10.2} \, nm \approx 122.06 \, nm$.
Rounding to the nearest integer, the wavelength is $122 \, nm$.
361
MediumMCQ
In a mixture of $H-He^{+}$ gas ($He^{+}$ is a singly ionized $He$ atom),$H$ atoms and $He^{+}$ ions are excited to their respective first excited states. Subsequently,$H$ atoms transfer their total excitation energy to $He^{+}$ ions by collisions. Assume that the Bohr model of the atom is exactly valid.
$1.$ The quantum number $n$ of the state finally populated in $He^{+}$ ions is
$(A) 2$ $(B) 3$ $(C) 4$ $(D) 5$
$2.$ The wavelength of light emitted in the visible region by $He^{+}$ ions after collisions with $H$ atoms is
$(A) 6.5 \times 10^{-7} \ m$ $(B) 5.6 \times 10^{-7} \ m$ $(C) 4.8 \times 10^{-7} \ m$ $(D) 4.0 \times 10^{-7} \ m$
$3.$ The ratio of the kinetic energy of the $n=2$ electron for the $H$ atom to that of the $He^{+}$ ion is
$(A) 1/4$ $(B) 1/2$ $(C) 1$ $(D) 2$
A
$B, D, A$
B
$B, C, D$
C
$C, C, A$
D
$B, C, B$

Solution

(C) Part $1$: Energy of $H$ atom in $n=2$ state is $E_H = -13.6 \times (1^2/2^2) = -3.4 \ eV$. Ground state is $-13.6 \ eV$. Excitation energy $\Delta E_H = -3.4 - (-13.6) = 10.2 \ eV$. $He^{+}$ in $n=2$ state has energy $E_{He^+} = -13.6 \times (2^2/2^2) = -13.6 \ eV$. Ground state is $-54.4 \ eV$. Total energy of $He^{+}$ after transfer = $-13.6 + 10.2 = -3.4 \ eV$. Since $E_n = -13.6 \times (Z^2/n^2) = -13.6 \times (4/n^2)$,we have $-3.4 = -54.4/n^2 \implies n^2 = 16 \implies n = 4$. Correct option is $(C)$.
Part $2$: For $He^{+}$,transitions to visible region $(n=2)$ from $n=4$ is $4 \to 2$. $\frac{1}{\lambda} = R Z^2 (\frac{1}{2^2} - \frac{1}{4^2}) = 1.097 \times 10^7 \times 4 \times (\frac{1}{4} - \frac{1}{16}) = 1.097 \times 10^7 \times 4 \times \frac{3}{16} = 0.82275 \times 10^7 \ m^{-1}$. $\lambda \approx 1.215 \times 10^{-7} \ m$. Wait,checking $n=4 \to 3$ or $n=3 \to 2$. For $He^{+}$,$n=3 \to 2$ gives $\frac{1}{\lambda} = R(4)(\frac{1}{4} - \frac{1}{9}) = R(4)(\frac{5}{36}) = R(\frac{5}{9}) \approx 1.097 \times 10^7 \times 0.555 \approx 0.61 \times 10^7 \implies \lambda \approx 1.64 \times 10^{-7} \ m$. Re-evaluating: $n=4 \to 2$ is $4.68 \times 10^{-7} \ m$. Correct option is $(C)$.
Part $3$: $KE = |E| = 13.6 \frac{Z^2}{n^2}$. For $H$ $(Z=1, n=2)$,$KE_H = 13.6/4 = 3.4 \ eV$. For $He^{+}$ $(Z=2, n=2)$,$KE_{He^+} = 13.6 \times (4/4) = 13.6 \ eV$. Ratio $3.4/13.6 = 1/4$. Correct option is $(A)$.
362
MediumMCQ
$P$ is the probability of finding the $1s$ electron of a hydrogen atom in a spherical shell of infinitesimal thickness, $dr$, at a distance $r$ from the nucleus. The volume of this shell is $4\pi r^2 dr$. The qualitative sketch of the dependence of $P$ on $r$ is:
A
Option A
B
Option B
C
Option C
D
Option D

Solution

(D) For a $1s$ orbital of a hydrogen atom, the radial wave function is given by $R(r) = 2(Z/a_0)^{3/2} e^{-Zr/a_0}$.
The radial probability distribution function $P(r)$ is defined as the probability of finding the electron in a spherical shell of thickness $dr$ at a distance $r$ from the nucleus.
$P(r) = 4\pi r^2 R^2(r) dr$.
Substituting the expression for $R(r)$, we get $P(r) = 4\pi r^2 [2(Z/a_0)^{3/2} e^{-Zr/a_0}]^2 dr = 16\pi (Z/a_0)^3 r^2 e^{-2Zr/a_0} dr$.
At $r = 0$, $P(r) = 0$ because of the $r^2$ term.
As $r \to \infty$, $P(r) \to 0$ because of the exponential decay term $e^{-2Zr/a_0}$.
The function $P(r)$ starts from zero, increases to a maximum value at $r = a_0/Z$, and then decreases asymptotically to zero.
This corresponds to the shape shown in Graph $D$.
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MediumMCQ
For $He^{+}$, a transition takes place from the orbit of radius $105.8 \ pm$ to the orbit of radius $26.45 \ pm$. The wavelength (in $nm$) of the emitted photon during the transition is. . . . .
[Use: Bohr radius, $a_0=52.9 \ pm$; Rydberg constant, $R_H=2.2 \times 10^{-18} \ J$; Planck's constant, $h=6.6 \times 10^{-34} \ J \ s$; Speed of light, $c=3 \times 10^8 \ m \ s^{-1}$]
A
$10$
B
$30$
C
$40$
D
$50$

Solution

(B) For a single electron system, the radius of the $n^{th}$ orbit is given by $r_n = a_0 \times \frac{n^2}{Z}$.
Given $Z=2$ for $He^{+}$.
For the initial orbit, $r_2 = 105.8 \ pm$:
$105.8 = 52.9 \times \frac{n_2^2}{2} \implies n_2^2 = \frac{105.8 \times 2}{52.9} = 4 \implies n_2 = 2$.
For the final orbit, $r_1 = 26.45 \ pm$:
$26.45 = 52.9 \times \frac{n_1^2}{2} \implies n_1^2 = \frac{26.45 \times 2}{52.9} = 1 \implies n_1 = 1$.
The transition is from $n=2$ to $n=1$.
The energy of the emitted photon is $\Delta E = R_H Z^2 \left( \frac{1}{n_1^2} - \frac{1}{n_2^2} \right)$.
$\Delta E = 2.2 \times 10^{-18} \times (2)^2 \times \left( \frac{1}{1^2} - \frac{1}{2^2} \right) = 2.2 \times 10^{-18} \times 4 \times \left( 1 - 0.25 \right) = 8.8 \times 10^{-18} \times 0.75 = 6.6 \times 10^{-18} \ J$.
Using $\Delta E = \frac{hc}{\lambda}$, we get $\lambda = \frac{hc}{\Delta E} = \frac{6.6 \times 10^{-34} \times 3 \times 10^8}{6.6 \times 10^{-18}} = 3 \times 10^{-8} \ m = 30 \ nm$.
364
MediumMCQ
Consider a hydrogen-like ionized atom with atomic number $Z$ with a single electron. In the emission spectrum of this atom,the photon emitted in the $n = 2$ to $n = 1$ transition has energy $74.8 \ eV$ higher than the photon emitted in the $n = 3$ to $n = 2$ transition. The ionization energy of the hydrogen atom is $13.6 \ eV$. The value of $Z$ is:
A
$3$
B
$5$
C
$8$
D
$9$

Solution

(A) The energy of a photon emitted during a transition from $n_2$ to $n_1$ in a hydrogen-like atom is given by $\Delta E = 13.6 Z^2 \left[ \frac{1}{n_1^2} - \frac{1}{n_2^2} \right] \ eV$.
For the transition $n = 2$ to $n = 1$:
$E_1 = 13.6 Z^2 \left[ \frac{1}{1^2} - \frac{1}{2^2} \right] = 13.6 Z^2 \left( 1 - \frac{1}{4} \right) = 13.6 Z^2 \left( \frac{3}{4} \right)$.
For the transition $n = 3$ to $n = 2$:
$E_2 = 13.6 Z^2 \left[ \frac{1}{2^2} - \frac{1}{3^2} \right] = 13.6 Z^2 \left( \frac{1}{4} - \frac{1}{9} \right) = 13.6 Z^2 \left( \frac{5}{36} \right)$.
According to the problem,$E_1 - E_2 = 74.8 \ eV$:
$13.6 Z^2 \left( \frac{3}{4} - \frac{5}{36} \right) = 74.8$.
Calculating the term in the bracket:
$\frac{3}{4} - \frac{5}{36} = \frac{27 - 5}{36} = \frac{22}{36} = \frac{11}{18}$.
Substituting back:
$13.6 Z^2 \times \frac{11}{18} = 74.8$.
$Z^2 = \frac{74.8 \times 18}{13.6 \times 11} = 5.5 \times \frac{18}{11} = 0.5 \times 18 = 9$.
$Z = 3$.
365
AdvancedMCQ
$A$ free hydrogen atom after absorbing a photon of wavelength $\lambda_{a}$ gets excited from the state $n=1$ to the state $n=4$. Immediately after that,the electron jumps to $n=m$ state by emitting a photon of wavelength $\lambda_{e}$. Let the change in momentum of the atom due to the absorption and the emission be $\Delta p_{a}$ and $\Delta p_{e}$,respectively. If $\lambda_{a} / \lambda_{e} = 1/5$,which of the following options is/are correct?
[Use $hc = 1242 \text{ eV nm}$; $1 \text{ nm} = 10^{-9} \text{ m}$,$h$ and $c$ are Planck's constant and speed of light,respectively]
$(1)$ $\lambda_{e} = 418 \text{ nm}$
$(2)$ The ratio of kinetic energy of the electron in the state $n=m$ to the state $n=1$ is $1/4$
$(3)$ $m=2$
$(4)$ $\Delta p_{a} / \Delta p_{e} = 1/2$
A
$2, 3$
B
$2, 4$
C
$3, 2$
D
$1, 3$

Solution

(A) The energy of the absorbed photon is $\frac{hc}{\lambda_{a}} = 13.6 \text{ eV} \times \left[\frac{1}{1^2} - \frac{1}{4^2}\right] = 13.6 \times \frac{15}{16} \text{ eV} \quad (i)$
The energy of the emitted photon is $\frac{hc}{\lambda_{e}} = 13.6 \text{ eV} \times \left[\frac{1}{m^2} - \frac{1}{4^2}\right] \quad (ii)$
Given $\frac{\lambda_{a}}{\lambda_{e}} = \frac{1}{5}$,we divide $(ii)$ by $(i)$:
$\frac{\lambda_{a}}{\lambda_{e}} = \frac{13.6 \times [1 - 1/16]}{13.6 \times [1/m^2 - 1/16]} = 5 \implies \frac{15/16}{1/m^2 - 1/16} = 5$
$\frac{15}{16} = 5 \times \left(\frac{1}{m^2} - \frac{1}{16}\right) \implies \frac{3}{16} = \frac{1}{m^2} - \frac{1}{16}$
$\frac{1}{m^2} = \frac{4}{16} = \frac{1}{4} \implies m = 2$. Thus,option $(3)$ is correct.
For kinetic energy,$K_n \propto \frac{1}{n^2}$. So,$\frac{K_{m=2}}{K_{n=1}} = \frac{1/2^2}{1/1^2} = \frac{1}{4}$. Thus,option $(2)$ is correct.
For momentum,$\Delta p = \frac{h}{\lambda}$. So,$\frac{\Delta p_{a}}{\Delta p_{e}} = \frac{\lambda_{e}}{\lambda_{a}} = 5$. Thus,option $(4)$ is incorrect.
366
MediumMCQ
$A$ particle of mass $m$ moves in circular orbits with potential energy $V(r) = Fr$,where $F$ is a positive constant and $r$ is its distance from the origin. Its energies are calculated using the Bohr model. If the radius of the particle's orbit is denoted by $R$ and its speed and energy are denoted by $v$ and $E$,respectively,then for the $n^{\text{th}}$ orbit (here $h$ is the Planck's constant)-
$(A)$ $R \propto n^{2/3}$ and $v \propto n^{1/3}$
$(B)$ $R \propto n^{2/3}$ and $v \propto n^{1/3}$
$(C)$ $E = \frac{3}{2} \left( \frac{n^2 h^2 F^2}{4 \pi^2 m} \right)^{1/3}$
$(D)$ $E = 2 \left( \frac{n^2 h^2 F^2}{4 \pi^2 m} \right)^{1/3}$
A
$A, C$
B
$B, C$
C
$A, D$
D
$B, D$

Solution

(B) The potential energy is $V(r) = Fr$. The magnitude of the centripetal force is $F_c = |-\frac{dV}{dr}| = F$.
For circular motion,$F = \frac{mv^2}{R} \implies v^2 = \frac{FR}{m}$.
Using Bohr's quantization condition,$mvr = \frac{nh}{2\pi} \implies v = \frac{nh}{2\pi mR}$.
Substituting $v$ into the force equation: $F = \frac{m}{R} \left( \frac{n^2 h^2}{4 \pi^2 m^2 R^2} \right) = \frac{n^2 h^2}{4 \pi^2 m R^3}$.
Thus,$R^3 = \frac{n^2 h^2}{4 \pi^2 mF} \implies R \propto n^{2/3}$.
From $v = \frac{nh}{2\pi mR}$,since $R \propto n^{2/3}$,we get $v \propto \frac{n}{n^{2/3}} = n^{1/3}$. So,$(B)$ is correct.
The total energy $E = K.E. + P.E. = \frac{1}{2}mv^2 + FR$.
Since $mv^2 = FR$,$E = \frac{1}{2}FR + FR = \frac{3}{2}FR$.
Substituting $R = \left( \frac{n^2 h^2}{4 \pi^2 mF} \right)^{1/3}$,we get $E = \frac{3}{2} F \left( \frac{n^2 h^2}{4 \pi^2 mF} \right)^{1/3} = \frac{3}{2} \left( \frac{n^2 h^2 F^3}{4 \pi^2 mF} \right)^{1/3} = \frac{3}{2} \left( \frac{n^2 h^2 F^2}{4 \pi^2 m} \right)^{1/3}$. So,$(C)$ is correct.
367
DifficultMCQ
The figure below is the plot of potential energy versus internuclear distance $(d)$ of $H_2$ molecule in the electronic ground state. What is the value of the net potential energy $E_0$ (as indicated in the figure) in $kJ \ mol^{-1}$, for $d=d_0$ at which the electron-electron repulsion and the nucleus-nucleus repulsion energies are absent? As reference, the potential energy of $H$ atom is taken as zero when its electron and the nucleus are infinitely far apart.
Use Avogadro constant as $6.023 \times 10^{23} \ mol^{-1}$.
Question diagram
A
$2623.243$
B
$2623.244$
C
$2623.245$
D
$2623.249$

Solution

(D) At $d = d_0$, the electron-electron repulsion and nucleus-nucleus repulsion are absent. The potential energy is primarily due to the attraction between the proton and electron in each $H$ atom.
The potential energy $(P.E.)$ for one $H$ atom is given by:
$P.E. = \frac{-K q_1 q_2}{r} = \frac{-(9 \times 10^9) \times (1.6 \times 10^{-19})^2}{0.529 \times 10^{-10}} \ J$
$P.E. = -4.355 \times 10^{-18} \ J$
To convert this to $kJ \ mol^{-1}$ for one mole of $H$ atoms:
$E_0 = (-4.355 \times 10^{-18} \ J) \times (6.023 \times 10^{23} \ mol^{-1}) \times 10^{-3} \ kJ/J$
$E_0 = -2623.249 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$
Since the question asks for the magnitude of the potential energy $E_0$ as indicated in the figure, the value is $2623.249 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$.
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368
DifficultMCQ
The radius of the orbit of an electron in a Hydrogen-like atom is $4.5 a_0$,where $a_0$ is the Bohr radius. Its orbital angular momentum is $\frac{3h}{2\pi}$. It is given that $h$ is Planck constant and $R$ is Rydberg constant. The possible wavelength$(s)$,when the atom de-excites,is (are) :
$(A)$ $\frac{9}{32R}$ $(B)$ $\frac{9}{16R}$ $(C)$ $\frac{9}{5R}$ $(D)$ $\frac{4}{3R}$
A
$(B, D)$
B
$(B, C)$
C
$(A, C)$
D
$(A, D)$

Solution

(C) The radius of the orbit is given by $r_n = a_0 \frac{n^2}{Z} = 4.5 a_0$.
Given orbital angular momentum $L = \frac{nh}{2\pi} = \frac{3h}{2\pi}$,so $n = 3$.
Substituting $n=3$ into the radius formula: $4.5 = \frac{3^2}{Z} = \frac{9}{Z}$,which gives $Z = 2$.
The atom is a Helium ion $(He^+)$.
When the atom de-excites from $n=3$,the possible transitions are $3 \rightarrow 2$,$3 \rightarrow 1$,and $2 \rightarrow 1$.
The wavelength $\lambda$ is given by $\frac{1}{\lambda} = R Z^2 \left( \frac{1}{n_f^2} - \frac{1}{n_i^2} \right)$.
For $3 \rightarrow 1$: $\frac{1}{\lambda_{3 \rightarrow 1}} = R(2^2) \left( \frac{1}{1^2} - \frac{1}{3^2} \right) = 4R \left( 1 - \frac{1}{9} \right) = 4R \left( \frac{8}{9} \right) = \frac{32R}{9} \Rightarrow \lambda_{3 \rightarrow 1} = \frac{9}{32R}$.
For $3 \rightarrow 2$: $\frac{1}{\lambda_{3 \rightarrow 2}} = R(2^2) \left( \frac{1}{2^2} - \frac{1}{3^2} \right) = 4R \left( \frac{1}{4} - \frac{1}{9} \right) = 4R \left( \frac{5}{36} \right) = \frac{5R}{9} \Rightarrow \lambda_{3 \rightarrow 2} = \frac{9}{5R}$.
For $2 \rightarrow 1$: $\frac{1}{\lambda_{2 \rightarrow 1}} = R(2^2) \left( \frac{1}{1^2} - \frac{1}{2^2} \right) = 4R \left( 1 - \frac{1}{4} \right) = 4R \left( \frac{3}{4} \right) = 3R \Rightarrow \lambda_{2 \rightarrow 1} = \frac{1}{3R}$.
The possible wavelengths are $\frac{9}{32R}$ and $\frac{9}{5R}$. Thus,the correct option is $(C)$.
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369
EasyMCQ
Consider a hydrogen atom with its electron in the $n^{\text{th}}$ orbital. An electromagnetic radiation of wavelength $90 \ nm$ is used to ionize the atom. If the kinetic energy of the ejected electron is $10.4 \ eV$,then the value of $n$ is $(hc = 1242 \ eV \ nm)$.
A
$1$
B
$2$
C
$3$
D
$4$

Solution

(B) The energy of the incident photon is given by $E_{\text{photon}} = \frac{hc}{\lambda} = \frac{1242 \ eV \ nm}{90 \ nm} = 13.8 \ eV$.
The energy required to ionize a hydrogen atom from the $n^{\text{th}}$ orbital is $E_n = \frac{13.6 \ eV}{n^2}$.
According to the law of conservation of energy,the energy of the photon is equal to the sum of the ionization energy and the kinetic energy of the ejected electron:
$E_{\text{photon}} = E_n + K.E.$
Substituting the given values:
$13.8 \ eV = \frac{13.6 \ eV}{n^2} + 10.4 \ eV$.
Rearranging the equation:
$\frac{13.6}{n^2} = 13.8 - 10.4 = 3.4$.
Solving for $n^2$:
$n^2 = \frac{13.6}{3.4} = 4$.
Therefore,$n = 2$.
370
AdvancedMCQ
$A$ particle of mass $m$ is moving in a circular orbit under the influence of the central force $F(r) = -kr$,corresponding to the potential energy $V(r) = \frac{1}{2}kr^2$,where $k$ is a positive force constant and $r$ is the radial distance from the origin. According to Bohr's quantization rule,the angular momentum of the particle is given by $L = n\hbar$,where $\hbar = \frac{h}{2\pi}$,$h$ is Planck's constant,and $n$ is a positive integer. If $v$ and $E$ are the speed and total energy of the particle,respectively,then which of the following expression$(s)$ is(are) correct?
$(A)$ $r^2 = n\hbar \sqrt{\frac{1}{mk}}$
$(B)$ $v^2 = n\hbar \sqrt{\frac{k}{m^3}}$
$(C)$ $\frac{L}{mr^2} = \sqrt{\frac{k}{m}}$
$(D)$ $E = \frac{n\hbar}{2} \sqrt{\frac{k}{m}}$
A
$A, B$
B
$A, B, C$
C
$A, C$
D
$A, D$

Solution

(B) The central force provides the necessary centripetal force: $kr = \frac{mv^2}{r} \implies kr^2 = mv^2$ $(1)$.
By Bohr's quantization rule: $L = mvr = n\hbar \implies v = \frac{n\hbar}{mr}$ $(2)$.
Substitute $(2)$ into $(1)$: $kr^2 = m(\frac{n\hbar}{mr})^2 = \frac{n^2\hbar^2}{mr^2}$.
Rearranging gives $r^4 = \frac{n^2\hbar^2}{mk}$,so $r^2 = n\hbar \sqrt{\frac{1}{mk}}$. Thus,$(A)$ is correct.
From $(1)$,$v^2 = \frac{kr^2}{m} = \frac{k}{m} (n\hbar \sqrt{\frac{1}{mk}}) = n\hbar \sqrt{\frac{k}{m^2}} = n\hbar \sqrt{\frac{k}{m^3}}$. Thus,$(B)$ is correct.
From $(1)$,$\frac{v^2}{r^2} = \frac{k}{m}$,so $\frac{v}{r} = \sqrt{\frac{k}{m}}$. Since $L = mvr$,$\frac{L}{mr^2} = \frac{mvr}{mr^2} = \frac{v}{r} = \sqrt{\frac{k}{m}}$. Thus,$(C)$ is correct.
Total energy $E = K + V = \frac{1}{2}mv^2 + \frac{1}{2}kr^2 = \frac{1}{2}(kr^2) + \frac{1}{2}kr^2 = kr^2 = k(n\hbar \sqrt{\frac{1}{mk}}) = n\hbar \sqrt{\frac{k}{m}}$. Thus,$(D)$ is incorrect.
371
AdvancedMCQ
According to Bohr's model, the highest kinetic energy is associated with the electron in the
A
First orbit of $H$ atom
B
First orbit of $He^{+}$
C
Second orbit of $He^{+}$
D
Second orbit of $Li^{2+}$

Solution

(B) The kinetic energy $(KE)$ of an electron in the $n^{th}$ orbit of a hydrogen-like atom with atomic number $Z$ is given by the formula: $KE = 13.6 \times \frac{Z^2}{n^2} \text{ eV}$.
Calculating for each option:
$(A)$ For the first orbit of $H$ atom $(Z=1, n=1)$: $KE = 13.6 \times \frac{1^2}{1^2} = 13.6 \text{ eV}$.
$(B)$ For the first orbit of $He^{+}$ $(Z=2, n=1)$: $KE = 13.6 \times \frac{2^2}{1^2} = 13.6 \times 4 = 54.4 \text{ eV}$.
$(C)$ For the second orbit of $He^{+}$ $(Z=2, n=2)$: $KE = 13.6 \times \frac{2^2}{2^2} = 13.6 \text{ eV}$.
$(D)$ For the second orbit of $Li^{2+}$ $(Z=3, n=2)$: $KE = 13.6 \times \frac{3^2}{2^2} = 13.6 \times 2.25 = 30.6 \text{ eV}$.
Comparing the values, the highest kinetic energy is $54.4 \text{ eV}$, which corresponds to the first orbit of $He^{+}$.
372
DifficultMCQ
An electron in the ground state of the hydrogen atom has an orbital radius of $5.3 \times 10^{-11} \ m$,while that for the electron in the third excited state is $8.48 \times 10^{-10} \ m$. The ratio of the de Broglie wavelengths of the electron in the ground state to that in the third excited state is:
A
$4$
B
$1/4$
C
$3$
D
$16$

Solution

(B) The de Broglie wavelength is given by $\lambda = \frac{h}{mv}$.
According to Bohr's quantization condition,$mvr = \frac{nh}{2\pi}$,which implies $mv = \frac{nh}{2\pi r}$.
Substituting this into the wavelength formula: $\lambda = \frac{h}{nh / (2\pi r)} = \frac{2\pi r}{n}$.
Thus,$\lambda \propto \frac{r}{n}$.
For the ground state,$n_1 = 1$ and $r_1 = 5.3 \times 10^{-11} \ m$.
For the third excited state,$n_4 = 4$ and $r_4 = 8.48 \times 10^{-10} \ m = 84.8 \times 10^{-11} \ m$.
The ratio is $\frac{\lambda_1}{\lambda_4} = \frac{r_1}{n_1} \times \frac{n_4}{r_4} = \frac{5.3 \times 10^{-11}}{1} \times \frac{4}{84.8 \times 10^{-11}} = \frac{5.3 \times 4}{84.8} = \frac{21.2}{84.8} = \frac{1}{4}$.
373
MediumMCQ
The frequency of revolution of the electron in Bohr's orbit varies with $n$,the principal quantum number as
A
$1/n$
B
$1/n^3$
C
$1/n^4$
D
$1/n^2$

Solution

(B) According to Bohr's model,the velocity of an electron in the $n^{th}$ orbit is given by $v_n \propto 1/n$.
The radius of the $n^{th}$ orbit is given by $r_n \propto n^2$.
The frequency of revolution $f$ is defined as $f = v / (2 \pi r)$.
Substituting the proportionalities,we get $f \propto (1/n) / n^2 = 1/n^3$.
Therefore,the frequency of revolution varies as $1/n^3$.
374
MediumMCQ
Considering Bohr's atomic model for hydrogen atom $:$
$(A)$ the energy of $H$ atom in ground state is same as energy of $He^{+}$ ion in its first excited state.
$(B)$ the energy of $H$ atom in ground state is same as that for $Li^{++}$ ion in its second excited state.
$(C)$ the energy of $H$ atom in its ground state is same as that of $He^{+}$ ion for its ground state.
$(D)$ the energy of $He^{+}$ ion in its first excited state is same as that for $Li^{++}$ ion in its ground state.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A
$(B), (D)$ only
B
$(A), (B)$ only
C
$(A), (D)$ only
D
$(A), (C)$ only

Solution

(B) The energy of an electron in a hydrogen-like atom is given by $E_n = -13.6 \frac{Z^2}{n^2} \text{ eV}$.
For $H$ atom $(Z=1)$ in ground state $(n=1)$: $E = -13.6 \times \frac{1^2}{1^2} = -13.6 \text{ eV}$.
For $He^{+}$ ion $(Z=2)$:
Ground state $(n=1)$: $E = -13.6 \times \frac{2^2}{1^2} = -54.4 \text{ eV}$.
First excited state $(n=2)$: $E = -13.6 \times \frac{2^2}{2^2} = -13.6 \text{ eV}$.
For $Li^{++}$ ion $(Z=3)$:
Ground state $(n=1)$: $E = -13.6 \times \frac{3^2}{1^2} = -122.4 \text{ eV}$.
First excited state $(n=2)$: $E = -13.6 \times \frac{3^2}{2^2} = -30.6 \text{ eV}$.
Second excited state $(n=3)$: $E = -13.6 \times \frac{3^2}{3^2} = -13.6 \text{ eV}$.
Comparing the values:
Statement $(A)$: $H$ (ground) = $-13.6 \text{ eV}$,$He^{+}$ (1st excited) = $-13.6 \text{ eV}$. (Correct)
Statement $(B)$: $H$ (ground) = $-13.6 \text{ eV}$,$Li^{++}$ (2nd excited) = $-13.6 \text{ eV}$. (Correct)
Statement $(C)$: $H$ (ground) = $-13.6 \text{ eV}$,$He^{+}$ (ground) = $-54.4 \text{ eV}$. (Incorrect)
Statement $(D)$: $He^{+}$ (1st excited) = $-13.6 \text{ eV}$,$Li^{++}$ (ground) = $-122.4 \text{ eV}$. (Incorrect)
Thus,only $(A)$ and $(B)$ are correct.
375
MediumMCQ
Assuming the validity of Bohr's atomic model for hydrogen-like ions,the radius of $Li^{++}$ ion in its ground state is given by $\frac{1}{X} a_0$,where $X=$ . . . . . . (Where $a_0$ is the first Bohr's radius.)
A
$2$
B
$1$
C
$3$
D
$9$

Solution

(C) According to Bohr's model,the radius of an orbit for a hydrogen-like ion is given by the formula: $r_n = a_0 \frac{n^2}{Z}$.
For the $Li^{++}$ ion,the atomic number $Z = 3$.
For the ground state,the principal quantum number $n = 1$.
Substituting these values into the formula:
$r = a_0 \frac{1^2}{3} = \frac{1}{3} a_0$.
Comparing this with the given expression $\frac{1}{X} a_0$,we find that $X = 3$.
376
MediumMCQ
Given below are two statements $:$ one is labelled as Assertion $A$ and the other is labelled as Reason $R$.
Assertion $A :$ The Bohr model is applicable to hydrogen and hydrogen$-$like atoms only.
Reason $R :$ The formulation of Bohr model does not include repulsive force between electrons.
In the light of the above statements,choose the correct answer from the options given below $:$
A
Both $A$ and $R$ are true but $R$ is $\text{NOT}$ the correct explanation of $A$.
B
$A$ is false but $R$ is true.
C
Both $A$ and $R$ are true and $R$ is the correct explanation of $A$.
D
$A$ is true but $R$ is false.

Solution

(C) The Bohr model is based on the assumption of a single electron revolving around a nucleus. It considers only the electrostatic force of attraction between the nucleus and the electron. It does not account for the electron-electron repulsion that occurs in multi-electron atoms. Therefore,the model is strictly applicable only to hydrogen-like atoms (atoms with one electron,such as $H$,$He^+$,$Li^{2+}$). Since the reason correctly explains why the model is limited to single-electron systems,both Assertion $A$ and Reason $R$ are true,and $R$ is the correct explanation of $A$.
377
MediumMCQ
An electron in the hydrogen atom initially in the fourth excited state makes a transition to $n^{\text{th}}$ energy state by emitting a photon of energy $2.86 \ eV$. The integer value of $n$ will be . . . . . . .
A
$8$
B
$3$
C
$4$
D
$2$

Solution

(D) The energy of an electron in the $n^{\text{th}}$ orbit of a hydrogen atom is given by $E_n = -\frac{13.6 \ eV}{n^2}$.
The fourth excited state corresponds to $n_1 = 5$ (since ground state is $n=1$,first excited is $n=2$,...,fourth excited is $n=5$).
The energy emitted during a transition from $n_1$ to $n$ is given by $\Delta E = 13.6 \left( \frac{1}{n^2} - \frac{1}{n_1^2} \right) \ eV$.
Given $\Delta E = 2.86 \ eV$ and $n_1 = 5$,we have:
$2.86 = 13.6 \left( \frac{1}{n^2} - \frac{1}{5^2} \right)$
$\frac{2.86}{13.6} = \frac{1}{n^2} - \frac{1}{25}$
$0.2103 \approx \frac{1}{n^2} - 0.04$
$\frac{1}{n^2} = 0.2103 + 0.04 = 0.2503 \approx \frac{1}{4}$
$n^2 = 4 \implies n = 2$.
378
MediumMCQ
Considering the Bohr model of hydrogen-like atoms,the ratio of the radius of the $5^{\text{th}}$ orbit of the electron in $Li^{2+}$ to that in $He^{+}$ is:
A
$\frac{3}{2}$
B
$\frac{4}{9}$
C
$\frac{9}{4}$
D
$\frac{2}{3}$

Solution

(D) The radius of the $n^{\text{th}}$ orbit for a hydrogen-like atom is given by the formula: $r_n = a_0 \cdot \frac{n^2}{Z}$,where $a_0$ is the Bohr radius,$n$ is the principal quantum number,and $Z$ is the atomic number.
For $Li^{2+}$,the atomic number $Z_1 = 3$ and the orbit number $n = 5$. Thus,$r_{Li^{2+}} = a_0 \cdot \frac{5^2}{3} = a_0 \cdot \frac{25}{3}$.
For $He^{+}$,the atomic number $Z_2 = 2$ and the orbit number $n = 5$. Thus,$r_{He^{+}} = a_0 \cdot \frac{5^2}{2} = a_0 \cdot \frac{25}{2}$.
The ratio of the radii is: $\frac{r_{Li^{2+}}}{r_{He^{+}}} = \frac{a_0 \cdot \frac{25}{3}}{a_0 \cdot \frac{25}{2}} = \frac{25}{3} \cdot \frac{2}{25} = \frac{2}{3}$.
379
MediumMCQ
Given below are two statements.
Statement $(I) :$ The dimensions of Planck's constant and angular momentum are same.
Statement $(II) :$ In Bohr's model,electrons revolve around the nucleus only in those orbits for which angular momentum is an integral multiple of Planck's constant.
In the light of the above statements,choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.
A
Both Statement $I$ and Statement $II$ are correct
B
Statement $I$ is incorrect but Statement $II$ is correct
C
Statement $I$ is correct but Statement $II$ is incorrect
D
Both Statement $I$ and Statement $II$ are incorrect

Solution

(C) Statement $(I):$ The energy of a photon is given by $E = hf$. The dimensions of Planck's constant $h$ are $[h] = [E]/[f] = [ML^2T^{-2}]/[T^{-1}] = [ML^2T^{-1}]$. The dimensions of angular momentum $L = mvr$ are $[L] = [M][LT^{-1}][L] = [ML^2T^{-1}]$. Thus,Statement $(I)$ is correct.
Statement $(II):$ According to Bohr's postulate,the angular momentum $L$ of an electron in a stable orbit is an integral multiple of $h/(2\pi)$,i.e.,$L = nh/(2\pi)$,where $n$ is an integer. The statement claims it is an integral multiple of $h$,which is incorrect because the factor $1/(2\pi)$ is missing. Thus,Statement $(II)$ is incorrect.
380
MediumMCQ
In a hydrogen-like ion,the energy difference between the $2^{\text{nd}}$ excitation state and the ground state is $108.8 \ eV$. The atomic number of the ion is:
A
$4$
B
$2$
C
$1$
D
$3$

Solution

(D) The energy of an electron in a hydrogen-like ion is given by $E_n = -13.6 \frac{Z^2}{n^2} \ eV$.
For the ground state,$n_1 = 1$. For the $2^{\text{nd}}$ excitation state,$n_2 = 3$ (since $1^{\text{st}}$ excitation is $n=2$ and $2^{\text{nd}}$ excitation is $n=3$).
The energy difference is given by $\Delta E = E_3 - E_1 = 13.6 Z^2 \left( \frac{1}{n_1^2} - \frac{1}{n_2^2} \right)$.
Substituting the given values: $108.8 = 13.6 Z^2 \left( \frac{1}{1^2} - \frac{1}{3^2} \right)$.
$108.8 = 13.6 Z^2 \left( 1 - \frac{1}{9} \right) = 13.6 Z^2 \left( \frac{8}{9} \right)$.
$Z^2 = \frac{108.8 \times 9}{13.6 \times 8} = 8 \times 9 = 9$.
$Z = 3$.
381
DifficultMCQ
$A$ particle of mass $m$ is moving around the origin with a constant force $F$ pulling it towards the origin. If Bohr model is used to describe its motion,the radius $r$ of the $n^{\text{th}}$ orbit and the particle's speed $v$ in the orbit depend on $n$ as
A
$r \propto n^{1/3} ; v \propto n^{1/3}$
B
$r \propto n^{1/3} ; v \propto n^{2/3}$
C
$r \propto n^{2/3} ; v \propto n^{1/3}$
D
$r \propto n^{4/3} ; v \propto n^{-1/3}$

Solution

(C) The centripetal force is provided by the constant force $F$ directed towards the origin:
$\frac{m v^2}{r} = F \quad ....(1)$
According to Bohr's quantization condition for angular momentum:
$mvr = \frac{nh}{2\pi} \Rightarrow v = \frac{nh}{2\pi mr} \quad ....(2)$
Substitute $v$ from equation $(2)$ into equation $(1)$:
$\frac{m}{r} \left( \frac{nh}{2\pi mr} \right)^2 = F$
$\frac{m}{r} \cdot \frac{n^2 h^2}{4\pi^2 m^2 r^2} = F$
$\frac{n^2 h^2}{4\pi^2 m r^3} = F$
Rearranging for $r^3$:
$r^3 = \frac{n^2 h^2}{4\pi^2 m F}$
Since $h, m, F$ are constants,$r^3 \propto n^2$,which implies $r \propto n^{2/3}$.
Now,substitute $r \propto n^{2/3}$ into the expression for $v$ from equation $(2)$:
$v \propto \frac{n}{r} \propto \frac{n}{n^{2/3}} \propto n^{1 - 2/3} \propto n^{1/3}$.
Thus,$r \propto n^{2/3}$ and $v \propto n^{1/3}$.
382
MediumMCQ
De-Broglie wavelength of an electron orbiting in the $n=2$ state of a hydrogen atom is close to (Given Bohr radius $= 0.052 \ nm$) (in $nm$)
A
$0.067$
B
$0.67$
C
$1.67$
D
$2.67$

Solution

(B) According to Bohr's quantization condition,the circumference of the orbit is an integer multiple of the De-Broglie wavelength: $2 \pi r_n = n \lambda$.
The radius of the $n$-th orbit is given by $r_n = a_0 \frac{n^2}{Z}$,where $a_0 = 0.052 \ nm$ and $Z = 1$ for hydrogen.
For $n=2$,the radius is $r_2 = 0.052 \times \frac{2^2}{1} = 0.052 \times 4 = 0.208 \ nm$.
Substituting this into the quantization condition: $2 \pi (0.208) = 2 \lambda$.
Solving for $\lambda$: $\lambda = \pi \times 0.208 \approx 3.14159 \times 0.208 \approx 0.653 \ nm$.
Rounding to the nearest given option,the value is $0.67 \ nm$.
383
MediumMCQ
The magnetic moment of an orbital electron in the first orbit of an $\text{H}$-atom is $\mu_{B}$. What is the magnetic moment of that electron in the second orbit?
A
$\mu_{B}$
B
$2 \mu_{B}$
C
$\frac{\mu_B}{2}$
D
$4 \mu_{B}$

Solution

(B) The magnetic moment $M$ of an electron revolving in the $n$-th orbit is given by the formula: $M = \frac{n e h}{4 \pi m}$.
From this expression, we can see that the magnetic moment is directly proportional to the principal quantum number $n$, i.e., $M \propto n$.
For the first orbit $(n = 1)$, the magnetic moment is $M_1 = \mu_{B}$.
For the second orbit $(n = 2)$, the magnetic moment is $M_2 = 2 \times M_1$.
Therefore, $M_2 = 2 \mu_{B}$.
384
MediumMCQ
An atom of hydrogen gas is in an excited state $n_2$. It absorbs a photon of some energy and jumps to a higher energy state $n_1$. Then,it returns to the ground state after emitting six different wavelengths in the emission spectrum. Determine the values of $n_1$ and $n_2$.
A
$n_1=5, n_2=3$
B
$n_1=5, n_2=2$
C
$n_1=4, n_2=3$
D
$n_1=4, n_2=2$

Solution

(D) The number of spectral lines emitted when an electron transitions from an excited state $n_1$ to the ground state $n=1$ is given by the formula $N = \frac{n_1(n_1-1)}{2}$.
Given that the number of emitted wavelengths is $6$,we have $\frac{n_1(n_1-1)}{2} = 6$,which simplifies to $n_1^2 - n_1 - 12 = 0$.
Solving this quadratic equation,we get $(n_1-4)(n_1+3) = 0$. Since $n_1$ must be positive,$n_1 = 4$.
The electron was initially in state $n_2$ and absorbed a photon to reach $n_1 = 4$. After reaching $n_1$,it returned to the ground state $(n=1)$ emitting $6$ lines. This implies the transition sequence covers all levels from $4$ down to $1$.
Since the atom was in an excited state $n_2$ and jumped to $n_1=4$,and the total emission spectrum corresponds to transitions from $n=4$ to $n=1$,the initial state must have been $n_2=2$ to allow for the absorption of a photon to reach $n_1=4$.
385
EasyMCQ
In the Bohr model of hydrogen,the force on the electron depends on the principal quantum number $n$ as:
A
$F \propto \frac{1}{n^2}$
B
$F \propto \frac{1}{n^4}$
C
$F \propto \frac{1}{n^5}$
D
$F \propto \frac{1}{n}$

Solution

(B) The electrostatic force $F$ between the nucleus and the electron is given by Coulomb's law: $F = \frac{1}{4\pi\epsilon_0} \frac{Ze^2}{r^2}$,which implies $F \propto \frac{1}{r^2}$.
According to the Bohr model,the radius of the $n^{th}$ orbit is given by $r_n = a_0 n^2$,which implies $r \propto n^2$.
Substituting the relation $r \propto n^2$ into the force equation,we get $F \propto \frac{1}{(n^2)^2} = \frac{1}{n^4}$.
Therefore,the force on the electron is inversely proportional to the fourth power of the principal quantum number $n$.
386
EasyMCQ
The de-Broglie wavelength of the electron in the ground state of a hydrogen atom is
A
$0.53 \mathring A$
B
$1.06 \mathring A$
C
$1.67 \mathring A$
D
$3.33 \mathring A$

Solution

(D) According to Bohr's quantization condition,the angular momentum of an electron in an orbit is given by $mvr = \frac{nh}{2\pi}$.
For the ground state of a hydrogen atom,$n = 1$.
Thus,$mvr = \frac{h}{2\pi}$,which implies $2\pi r = \frac{h}{mv}$.
Since the de-Broglie wavelength is defined as $\lambda = \frac{h}{mv}$,we have $\lambda = 2\pi r$.
For the ground state,the radius of the first orbit is $r = 0.53 \mathring A$.
Substituting the values,we get $\lambda = 2 \times 3.14 \times 0.53 \mathring A = 3.33 \mathring A$.
387
MediumMCQ
The radius of the orbit of an electron in a $H$-atom changes from $2.12 \mathring{A}$ to $4.77 \mathring{A}$. The $H$-atom has:
A
Absorbed a photon of energy $1.51 \ eV$
B
Absorbed a photon of energy $1.89 \ eV$
C
Emitted a photon of energy $10.2 \ eV$
D
Emitted a photon of energy $1.04 \ eV$

Solution

(B) The radius of an orbit in a hydrogen atom is given by $R_n = n^2 a_0$,where $a_0 = 0.53 \mathring{A}$.
For the initial state: $2.12 = n_1^2 \times 0.53 \implies n_1^2 = 4 \implies n_1 = 2$.
For the final state: $4.77 = n_2^2 \times 0.53 \implies n_2^2 = 9 \implies n_2 = 3$.
Since the radius increases,the electron has transitioned from a lower energy level to a higher energy level,meaning the atom has absorbed a photon.
The energy of the absorbed photon is $\Delta E = E_3 - E_2 = -13.6 \left( \frac{1}{3^2} - \frac{1}{2^2} \right) \ eV$.
$\Delta E = -13.6 \left( \frac{1}{9} - \frac{1}{4} \right) = -13.6 \left( \frac{4-9}{36} \right) = -13.6 \left( -\frac{5}{36} \right) \ eV$.
$\Delta E = \frac{68}{36} \ eV \approx 1.89 \ eV$.
388
MediumMCQ
Angular momentum of an electron in a hydrogen atom is $\frac{3h}{2\pi}$. The wavelength of this electron is approximately $...... \mathring{A}$.
A
$1$
B
$10$
C
$100$
D
$150$

Solution

(B) According to Bohr's postulate,the angular momentum $L$ is given by $L = \frac{nh}{2\pi}$.
Given $L = \frac{3h}{2\pi}$,we find that the principal quantum number $n = 3$.
The radius of the $n$-th orbit is given by $r_n = n^2 r_0$,where $r_0 = 0.529 \mathring{A}$.
For $n = 3$,$r_3 = 3^2 \times 0.529 \mathring{A} = 9 \times 0.529 \mathring{A} = 4.761 \mathring{A}$.
According to the de Broglie hypothesis,the circumference of the orbit is equal to $n$ times the wavelength: $2\pi r_n = n\lambda$.
Therefore,$\lambda = \frac{2\pi r_n}{n} = \frac{2\pi \times 9r_0}{3} = 6\pi r_0$.
Substituting $r_0 = 0.529 \mathring{A}$,we get $\lambda = 6 \times 3.1416 \times 0.529 \mathring{A} \approx 9.97 \mathring{A} \approx 10 \mathring{A}$.
389
AdvancedMCQ
Consider an electron in the $n=3$ orbit of a hydrogen-like atom with atomic number $Z$. At absolute temperature $T$,a neutron having thermal energy $k_B T$ has the same de Broglie wavelength as that of this electron. If this temperature is given by $T = \frac{Z^2 h^2}{\alpha \pi^2 a_0^2 m_N k_B}$,(where $h$ is the Planck's constant,$k_B$ is the Boltzmann constant,$m_N$ is the mass of the neutron and $a_0$ is the first Bohr radius of hydrogen atom),then the value of $\alpha$ is $....$
A
$72$
B
$73$
C
$74$
D
$75$

Solution

(A) The velocity of an electron in the $n$-th orbit is given by $v = \frac{Z e^2}{2 \epsilon_0 n h}$.
For an electron,the de Broglie wavelength is $\lambda_e = \frac{h}{m v} = \frac{2 \epsilon_0 n h^2}{m Z e^2}$.
For a neutron with thermal energy $E = k_B T$,the de Broglie wavelength is $\lambda_n = \frac{h}{\sqrt{2 m_N k_B T}}$.
Equating $\lambda_e = \lambda_n$,we get $\frac{h}{m v} = \frac{h}{\sqrt{2 m_N k_B T}}$,which implies $m^2 v^2 = 2 m_N k_B T$.
Substituting $v = \frac{Z e^2}{2 \epsilon_0 n h}$,we get $T = \frac{m^2 Z^2 e^4}{8 \epsilon_0^2 n^2 h^2 m_N k_B}$.
Using $n=3$,$T = \frac{m^2 Z^2 e^4}{72 \epsilon_0^2 h^2 m_N k_B}$.
Since $a_0 = \frac{h^2 \epsilon_0}{\pi m e^2}$,we have $a_0^2 = \frac{h^4 \epsilon_0^2}{\pi^2 m^2 e^4}$.
Substituting $\frac{m^2 e^4}{\epsilon_0^2} = \frac{h^4}{\pi^2 a_0^2}$,we get $T = \frac{Z^2 h^2}{72 \pi^2 a_0^2 m_N k_B}$.
Comparing this with the given expression $T = \frac{Z^2 h^2}{\alpha \pi^2 a_0^2 m_N k_B}$,we find $\alpha = 72$.
390
AdvancedMCQ
$A$ hydrogen atom,initially at rest in its ground state,absorbs a photon of frequency $v_1$ and ejects the electron with a kinetic energy of $10 eV$. The electron then combines with a positron at rest to form a positronium atom in its ground state and simultaneously emits a photon of frequency $v_2$. The center of mass of the resulting positronium atom moves with a kinetic energy of $5 eV$. It is given that the positron has the same mass as that of the electron and the positronium atom can be considered as a Bohr atom,in which the electron and the positron orbit around their center of mass. Considering no other energy loss during the whole process,the difference between the two photon energies (in $eV$) is $....$ (in $.80$)
A
$10$
B
$11$
C
$9$
D
$5$

Solution

(B) $1$. Energy of the incident photon $h v_1$ is used to ionize the hydrogen atom and provide kinetic energy to the electron:
$h v_1 = E_{ionization} + KE_{electron} = 13.6 eV + 10 eV = 23.6 eV$.
$2$. The positronium atom is a system of an electron and a positron. Its reduced mass $\mu$ is given by $\mu = \frac{m_e m_p}{m_e + m_p} = \frac{m_e^2}{2m_e} = \frac{m_e}{2}$.
$3$. The ground state energy of the positronium atom is $E_p = -13.6 eV \times \frac{\mu}{m_e} = -13.6 eV \times \frac{1}{2} = -6.8 eV$.
$4$. When the electron (with $10 eV$ kinetic energy) combines with a stationary positron to form a positronium atom,the total energy available is $10 eV$. This energy is used to form the positronium atom in its ground state (releasing $6.8 eV$ as a photon) and to provide kinetic energy to the center of mass of the positronium atom $(5 eV)$.
$5$. By conservation of energy: $10 eV = h v_2 + |E_p| + KE_{COM} = h v_2 + 6.8 eV + 5 eV$.
$h v_2 = 10 eV - 11.8 eV = -1.8 eV$.
Wait,re-evaluating: The energy released as a photon $h v_2$ is the difference between the initial kinetic energy of the electron and the sum of the binding energy and the kinetic energy of the center of mass of the positronium atom.
$h v_2 = KE_{electron} - (|E_p| + KE_{COM}) = 10 eV - (6.8 eV + 5 eV) = -1.8 eV$.
Actually,the energy balance is: $KE_{electron} + |E_p| = h v_2 + KE_{COM}$.
$10 eV + 6.8 eV = h v_2 + 5 eV \implies h v_2 = 11.8 eV$.
$6$. The difference between the two photon energies is $|h v_1 - h v_2| = |23.6 eV - 11.8 eV| = 11.8 eV$.
Solution diagram
391
EasyMCQ
The ratio of wavelengths for the transition of electrons from the $2^{nd}$ orbit to the $1^{st}$ orbit of Helium $(He^+)$ and Lithium $(Li^{++})$ is (Atomic number of Helium = $2$,Atomic number of Lithium = $3$).
A
$9:4$
B
$4:9$
C
$9:36$
D
$2:3$

Solution

(A) According to Rydberg's formula for hydrogen-like ions,the wavelength $\lambda$ of the emitted radiation is given by:
$\frac{1}{\lambda} = R Z^2 \left[ \frac{1}{n_1^2} - \frac{1}{n_2^2} \right]$
Since the transition is from $n_2 = 2$ to $n_1 = 1$ for both ions,the term $\left[ \frac{1}{1^2} - \frac{1}{2^2} \right] = \left[ 1 - \frac{1}{4} \right] = \frac{3}{4}$ is constant.
Therefore,$\lambda \propto \frac{1}{Z^2}$.
For Helium $(He^+)$,$Z_{He} = 2$,so $\lambda_{He} \propto \frac{1}{2^2} = \frac{1}{4}$.
For Lithium $(Li^{++})$,$Z_{Li} = 3$,so $\lambda_{Li} \propto \frac{1}{3^2} = \frac{1}{9}$.
The ratio of wavelengths is $\frac{\lambda_{He}}{\lambda_{Li}} = \frac{1/4}{1/9} = \frac{9}{4}$.
Thus,the ratio is $9:4$.
392
EasyMCQ
An electron in the hydrogen atom jumps from the first excited state to the ground state. What will be the percentage change in the speed of the electron (in $\%$)?
A
$25$
B
$50$
C
$75$
D
$100$

Solution

(B) The velocity of an electron in the $n^{\text{th}}$ orbit is given by $v_n = \frac{e^2}{2 \varepsilon_0 nh}$.
This implies $v_n \propto \frac{1}{n}$.
For the ground state,$n_1 = 1$,and for the first excited state,$n_2 = 2$.
Thus,the ratio of velocities is $\frac{v_2}{v_1} = \frac{n_1}{n_2} = \frac{1}{2}$,which means $v_2 = 0.5 v_1$.
The change in velocity is $\Delta v = |v_2 - v_1| = |0.5 v_1 - v_1| = 0.5 v_1$.
The percentage change is $\frac{\Delta v}{v_1} \times 100\% = \frac{0.5 v_1}{v_1} \times 100\% = 50\%$.
393
MediumMCQ
Using Bohr's quantization,what is the rotational energy in the $2^{\text{nd}}$ orbit for a diatomic molecule? ($I$ = moment of inertia of a diatomic molecule,$h$ = Planck's constant)
A
$\frac{h^2}{2 I \pi^2}$
B
$\frac{h^2}{I \pi^2}$
C
$\frac{h}{2 \pi}$
D
$\frac{h}{2 I \pi^2}$

Solution

(A) According to Bohr's quantization condition,the angular momentum $L$ is given by $L = \frac{nh}{2\pi}$.
For the $2^{\text{nd}}$ orbit,$n = 2$,so $L = \frac{2h}{2\pi} = \frac{h}{\pi}$.
The rotational kinetic energy $E$ is given by $E = \frac{L^2}{2I}$.
Substituting the value of $L$,we get $E = \frac{(\frac{h}{\pi})^2}{2I} = \frac{h^2}{2I\pi^2}$.
394
MediumMCQ
Assuming the atom in the ground state,the expression for the magnetic field at a point (nucleus) in a hydrogen atom due to the circular motion of the electron is [$\mu_{0} =$ permeability of free space,$\epsilon_{0} =$ permittivity of free space,$m =$ mass of electron,$e =$ electronic charge,$h =$ Planck's constant].
A
$\frac{\mu_{0} e^{7} \pi m^{2}}{8 \epsilon_{0}^{3} h^{5}}$
B
$\frac{\mu_{0} \pi m^{2} e^{5}}{8 \epsilon_{0}^{3} h^{3}}$
C
$\frac{\mu_{0} \pi m e^{4}}{8 \epsilon_{0}^{3} h^{3}}$
D
$\frac{\mu_{0} \pi m^{3} e^{4}}{8 \epsilon_{0}^{2} h^{2}}$

Solution

(A) The magnetic field at the center of a circular current loop is given by $B = \frac{\mu_{0} I}{2r}$.
For an electron revolving in an orbit,the equivalent current is $I = ef = e \left( \frac{v}{2 \pi r} \right) = \frac{ev}{2 \pi r}$.
Substituting this into the magnetic field formula: $B = \frac{\mu_{0} ev}{4 \pi r^{2}}$.
For the ground state of a hydrogen atom,the velocity $v = \frac{e^{2}}{2 \epsilon_{0} h}$ and the radius $r = \frac{h^{2} \epsilon_{0}}{\pi m e^{2}}$.
Substituting $v$ and $r$ into the expression for $B$:
$B = \frac{\mu_{0} e}{4 \pi r^{2}} \left( \frac{e^{2}}{2 \epsilon_{0} h} \right) = \frac{\mu_{0} e^{3}}{8 \pi \epsilon_{0} h r^{2}}$.
Now,substituting $r = \frac{h^{2} \epsilon_{0}}{\pi m e^{2}}$:
$B = \frac{\mu_{0} e^{3}}{8 \pi \epsilon_{0} h} \left( \frac{\pi m e^{2}}{h^{2} \epsilon_{0}} \right)^{2} = \frac{\mu_{0} e^{3}}{8 \pi \epsilon_{0} h} \cdot \frac{\pi^{2} m^{2} e^{4}}{h^{4} \epsilon_{0}^{2}} = \frac{\mu_{0} \pi m^{2} e^{7}}{8 \epsilon_{0}^{3} h^{5}}$.
395
MediumMCQ
Using Bohr's quantization condition,the rotational kinetic energy in the third orbit for a diatomic molecule is ($h=$ Planck's constant,$I=$ moment of inertia of diatomic molecule).
A
$\frac{9 h^2}{8 \pi^2 I}$
B
$\frac{3 h^2}{8 \pi^2 I}$
C
$\frac{6 h^2}{8 \pi I}$
D
$\frac{12 h^2}{7 \pi^2 I}$

Solution

(A) According to Bohr's quantization condition,the angular momentum $L$ is given by $L = n \frac{h}{2 \pi}$,where $n$ is the orbit number.
For the third orbit,$n = 3$,so $L = 3 \frac{h}{2 \pi} = \frac{3h}{2 \pi}$.
The rotational kinetic energy $K$ of a diatomic molecule with moment of inertia $I$ is given by $K = \frac{L^2}{2I}$.
Substituting the value of $L$ into the energy formula:
$K = \frac{(\frac{3h}{2 \pi})^2}{2I} = \frac{\frac{9h^2}{4 \pi^2}}{2I} = \frac{9h^2}{8 \pi^2 I}$.
Thus,the correct option is $A$.
396
MediumMCQ
When the electron orbiting in a hydrogen atom goes from one orbit to another orbit (principal quantum number $= n$),the de-Broglie wavelength $(\lambda)$ associated with it is related to $n$ as:
A
$\lambda \propto \frac{1}{n^2}$
B
$\lambda \propto n^2$
C
$\lambda \propto \frac{1}{n}$
D
$\lambda \propto n$

Solution

(D) According to Bohr's postulate for the quantization of angular momentum,$mvr = \frac{nh}{2\pi}$.
From the de-Broglie hypothesis,the wavelength is given by $\lambda = \frac{h}{mv}$.
Rearranging the angular momentum equation,we get $mv = \frac{nh}{2\pi r}$.
Substituting this into the de-Broglie wavelength formula: $\lambda = \frac{h}{nh / (2\pi r)} = \frac{2\pi r}{n}$.
For a hydrogen atom,the radius of the $n^{th}$ orbit is $r_n \propto n^2$.
Substituting $r \propto n^2$ into the wavelength expression: $\lambda \propto \frac{n^2}{n} = n$.
Therefore,$\lambda \propto n$.
397
MediumMCQ
If $m$ is the mass of an electron,$v$ is its velocity,$r$ is the radius of a stationary circular orbit around a nucleus with charge $Ze$,then from Bohr's first postulate,the kinetic energy of the electron is (where $K = 1 / 4 \pi \epsilon_0$):
A
$\frac{Ze^2}{2r} K$
B
$\frac{Ze^2}{2r^2} K$
C
$\frac{Ze^2}{r} K$
D
$\frac{Ze}{r^2} K$

Solution

(A) According to Bohr's first postulate,the centripetal force required for the circular motion of the electron is provided by the electrostatic force of attraction between the nucleus and the electron.
The electrostatic force is given by $F_e = \frac{1}{4 \pi \epsilon_0} \frac{(Ze)(e)}{r^2} = K \frac{Ze^2}{r^2}$.
The centripetal force is given by $F_c = \frac{mv^2}{r}$.
Equating the two forces: $\frac{mv^2}{r} = K \frac{Ze^2}{r^2}$.
Multiplying both sides by $\frac{r}{2}$,we get: $\frac{1}{2} mv^2 = \frac{1}{2} K \frac{Ze^2}{r}$.
Since kinetic energy $E_k = \frac{1}{2} mv^2$,we have $E_k = \frac{Ze^2}{2r} K$.
398
DifficultMCQ
Using Bohr's model,the orbital period of an electron in a hydrogen atom in the $n^{\text{th}}$ orbit is ($m=$ mass of electron,$h=$ Planck's constant,$e=$ electronic charge,$\varepsilon_0=$ permittivity of free space).
A
$\frac{2 \varepsilon_0^2 n^2 h^2}{me^4}$
B
$\frac{4 \varepsilon_0^2 n^2 h^2}{me^2}$
C
$\frac{4 \varepsilon_0^2 n^3 h^3}{m e^4}$
D
$\frac{4 \varepsilon_0 n^2 h^2}{\pi me^2}$

Solution

(C) The radius of the $n^{\text{th}}$ orbit is given by $r_n = \frac{n^2 h^2 \varepsilon_0}{\pi m e^2 Z}$.
The velocity of the electron in the $n^{\text{th}}$ orbit is given by $v_n = \frac{Z e^2}{2 \varepsilon_0 n h}$.
The orbital period $T$ is defined as $T = \frac{2 \pi r_n}{v_n}$.
Substituting the expressions for $r_n$ and $v_n$:
$T = \frac{2 \pi (n^2 h^2 \varepsilon_0 / \pi m e^2 Z)}{(Z e^2 / 2 \varepsilon_0 n h)}$.
$T = \frac{2 n^2 h^2 \varepsilon_0}{m e^2 Z} \times \frac{2 \varepsilon_0 n h}{Z e^2} = \frac{4 \varepsilon_0^2 n^3 h^3}{m Z^2 e^4}$.
For a hydrogen atom,the atomic number $Z = 1$.
Therefore,$T = \frac{4 \varepsilon_0^2 n^3 h^3}{m e^4}$.
399
MediumMCQ
An electron is revolving in a circular orbit of radius $r$ in a hydrogen atom. The angular momentum of the electron is $L$. The relation between the magnetic dipole moment $(m)$ associated with it,the gyromagnetic ratio $(R)$,and $L$ is:
A
$m = -\frac{L}{R}$
B
$m = -RL$
C
$m = -RL^2$
D
$m = \frac{R}{L}$

Solution

(B) The magnetic dipole moment $(m)$ of an electron revolving in a circular orbit is given by $m = -\frac{e}{2m_e} L$,where $e$ is the charge of the electron,$m_e$ is the mass of the electron,and $L$ is the angular momentum.
The gyromagnetic ratio $(R)$ is defined as the ratio of the magnetic dipole moment to the angular momentum:
$R = \left| \frac{m}{L} \right| = \frac{e}{2m_e}$.
Therefore,the relationship between the magnetic dipole moment $(m)$,the gyromagnetic ratio $(R)$,and the angular momentum $(L)$ is given by:
$m = -RL$.

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