MDCAT Physics MCQ #290

The energy required to excite an electron from n = 1 to n = 2 in a hydrogen atom is?

MDCAT Physics MCQ #290

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The energy required to excite an electron from n = 1 to n = 2 in a hydrogen atom is?

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

    Answer: 10.2 eV

    Explanation: Energy difference between n = 1 and n = 2 is 10.2 eV; option B is for n = 1 to n = 3.