Given That the Binding Energy of the Hydrogen Atom in Its

question 37

Multiple Choice

Given that the binding energy of the hydrogen atom in its ground state is $- 13.6 \mathrm { eV }$ , what is the energy when it is in the $n = 5$ state?

• A) \(- 0.544 \mathrm { eV }\)
• B) \(2.72 \mathrm { eV }\)
• C) \(- 2.72 \mathrm { eV }\)
• D) \(0.544 \mathrm { eV }\)

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Definitions:

Radioactivity

The process by which unstable atomic nuclei lose energy by emitting radiation, including alpha particles, beta particles, and gamma rays.

Poisson Distribution

A probability distribution that expresses the probability of a given number of events occurring in a fixed interval of time or space when these events occur with a known constant mean rate and independently of the time since the last event.

Poisson Random Variable

Reflects the number of times a specified event occurs within a fixed interval, assuming events occur independently and at a constant rate.

Poisson Probabilities

The probability distribution that measures the probability of a given number of events happening in a fixed interval of time or space, assuming these events occur with a known constant mean rate and independently of the time since the last event.