The ground state energy of a hydrogen atom is $-13.6 \, eV$. What is the potential energy of the electron in this state in $eV$ (in $, eV$)?

  • A
    $0$
  • B
    $-27.2$
  • C
    $13.6$
  • D
    $27.2$

Explore More

Similar Questions

The diagram shows different transitions across the energy levels for an electron in a certain atom. Among these,which transition represents the emission of a photon with the most energy?

The recoil speed of a hydrogen atom after it emits a photon in going from $n = 5$ state to $n = 1$ state will be ..... $m/s$.

The number of spectral lines emitted by atomic hydrogen that is in the $4^{\text{th}}$ energy level is

$A$ hypothetical atom has only three energy levels. The ground level has energy,$E_1 = -8 \ eV$. The two excited states have energies,$E_2 = -6 \ eV$ and $E_3 = -2 \ eV$. Which of the following wavelengths will $NOT$ be present in the emission spectrum of this atom (in $nm$)?

The wavelength of the radiation emitted is $\lambda_0$ when an electron jumps from the second excited state to the first excited state of a hydrogen atom. If the electron jumps from the third excited state to the second orbit of the hydrogen atom,the wavelength of the radiation emitted will be $\frac{20}{x} \lambda_0$. The value of $x$ is $........$

Vedclass Products

For Students

Vedclass Test Series

Mock tests in real JEE/NEET style with performance analysis. 5-day free trial.

Start Free Trial
For Teachers

Exam Paper Generator

Generate Set A/B/C/D exam papers from 7.5L+ questions in 2 minutes. 3 chapters free.

Try Free
For Institutes

Online Exam Module

Live online exams with unlimited students, 360° analytics & white-label branding.

See Demo