MDCAT Physics MCQ #287

The energy of the photon emitted when an electron jumps from n = 5 to n = 2 in a hydrogen atom is?

MDCAT Physics MCQ #287

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The energy of the photon emitted when an electron jumps from n = 5 to n = 2 in a hydrogen atom is?

    • A) 2.86 eV
    • B) 2.55 eV
    • C) 1.89 eV
    • D) 1.36 eV

    Answer: 2.86 eV

    Explanation: Using energy level formula, the energy difference between n = 5 and n = 2 is 2.86 eV; option B is for n = 4 to n = 2.