The life span of atomic hydrogen is
- fraction of one second
- one year
- one hour
- one day
Answer
(1) fraction of one second
Solution
Atomic hydrogen is obtained by dissociating H2 (e.g. in an electric arc).
⇒ The free H atoms are highly reactive and quickly recombine: H + H H2 ; H = -436 kJ mol-1
⇒ Hence atomic hydrogen exists only for a very short time (half-life about 0.3 s).
∴ Its life span is a fraction of one second.
Answer: (1)