MDCAT Physics MCQ #261

The minimum energy required to excite a hydrogen atom from its ground state is

MDCAT Physics MCQ #261

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The minimum energy required to excite a hydrogen atom from its ground state is

    • A) 10.2 eV
    • B) 12.09 eV
    • C) 13.6 eV
    • D) 12.75 eV

    Answer: 10.2 eV

    Explanation: Minimum energy is 10.2 eV to excite to n=2; option C is incorrect because it's the ionization energy.