MDCAT Physics MCQ #296

The minimum energy required to excite a hydrogen atom from its ground state to n=3 is

MDCAT Physics MCQ #296

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The minimum energy required to excite a hydrogen atom from its ground state to n=3 is

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

    Answer: 12.09 eV

    Explanation: Energy required is the difference between n=3 and n=1 energy levels, which is 12.09 eV.