The Ionization Energy of the Hydrogen Atom Is 13

question 20

Multiple Choice

The ionization energy of the hydrogen atom is 13.6 eV.What is the energy of a photon emitted corresponding to a transition from the n = 5 to n = 2 state?

• A)2.9 eV
• B)3.5 eV
• C)4.0 eV
• D)7.9 eV

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