The minimum energy required by a hydrogen atom in ground state to emit radiation in Balmer series is nearly :
- 13.6 eV
- 1.5 eV
- 12.1 eV
- 1.9 eV
Answer
(3) 12.1 eV
Solution
Balmer lines are emitted in jumps n 3 n=2, the atom must first be raised at least to n=3:
E=E3-E1=13.6 (1- 19 ) eV
=13.6 89=12.09 eV
E 12.1 eV
Answer: (3)