The energy of a hydrogen atom in the ground state is -13.6 eV. The energy of a He+ ion in the first excited state will be
- -13.6 eV
- -27.2 eV
- -54.4 eV
- -6.8 eV
Answer
(1) -13.6 eV
Solution
For a hydrogen-like ion: En = -13.6 Z2n2 eV
For He+: Z = 2; first excited state: n = 2
E2 = -13.6 2222
= -13.6 eV
Answer: (1)