MDCAT Physics MCQ #272

In a hydrogen atom, an electron jumps from n = 3 to n = 1. What is the energy of the emitted photon?

MDCAT Physics MCQ #272

  1. Question 1

    Q1. In a hydrogen atom, an electron jumps from n = 3 to n = 1. What is the energy of the emitted photon?

    • A) 1.89 eV
    • B) 12.09 eV
    • C) 10.2 eV
    • D) 13.6 eV

    Answer: 12.09 eV

    Explanation: Energy difference between n = 3 and n = 1 is 12.09 eV; option A is for n = 3 to n = 2 transition.