Find the ratio of energies of photons produced due to transition of an electron of hydrogen atom from its (i) second permitted energy level to the first level, and (ii) the highest permitted energy level to the first permitted level.
- 3 : 4
- 4 : 3
- 1 : 4
- 4 : 1
The Correct Option is A
Solution and Explanation
\(E_1 = E_0 \left(\frac{1}{1^2} - \frac{1}{2^2}\right)\)
\(E_1 = E_0 \times \frac{3}{4}\)
\(E_2 = E_0\)
\(∴\) \(\frac{E_1}{E_2} = \frac{3}{4}\)
So, the correct option is (A): 3:4
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Concepts Used:
Atomic Spectra
The emission spectrum of a chemical element or chemical compound is the spectrum of frequencies of electromagnetic radiation emitted due to an electron making a transition from a high energy state to a lower energy state. The photon energy of the emitted photon is equal to the energy difference between the two states.
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Spectral Series of Hydrogen Atom
Rydberg Formula:
The Rydberg formula is the mathematical formula to compute the wavelength of light.
\[\frac{1}{\lambda} = RZ^2(\frac{1}{n_1^2}-\frac{1}{n_2^2})\]Where,
R is the Rydberg constant (1.09737*107 m-1)
Z is the atomic number
n is the upper energy level
n’ is the lower energy level
λ is the wavelength of light
Spectral series of single-electron atoms like hydrogen have Z = 1.
Uses of Atomic Spectroscopy:
- It is used for identifying the spectral lines of materials used in metallurgy.
- It is used in pharmaceutical industries to find the traces of materials used.
- It can be used to study multidimensional elements.