A Hydrogen Atom Is in Its N = 2 Excited $9.5 \mathrm { eV }$

question 59

Multiple Choice

A hydrogen atom is in its n = 2 excited state when its electron absorbs $9.5 \mathrm { eV }$ in an interaction with a photon. What is the energy of the resulting free electron?

• A) 6.1 eV
• B) 7.9 eV
• C) 8.2 eV
• D) 9.2 eV

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