The total energy of an electron in tire first excited state of hydrogen is about -3.4 eV. Its kinetic energy in this state is
see full answer
Your Exam Success, Personally Taken Care Of
1:1 expert mentors customize learning to your strength and weaknesses – so you score higher in school , IIT JEE and NEET entrance exams.
An Intiative by Sri Chaitanya
a
-3.4 eV
b
-6.8 eV
c
6.8 eV
d
3.4 eV
answer is D.
(Unlock A.I Detailed Solution for FREE)
Best Courses for You
JEE
NEET
Foundation JEE
Foundation NEET
CBSE
Detailed Solution
Kinetic energy of electronK=Ze28πε0rPotential energy of electron U=−14πε0Ze2r∴Total energyE=K+U=Ze28πεor−Ze24πεoror E=−Ze28πεoror E=−Kor K=−E=−−3.4=3.4eV