NEET Physics Hydrogen Atom MCQ Question
Consider a diagram showing the energy levels of a hydrogen atom. Which of the following statements best describes the ionization process of an electron from the n=1 energy level?
The electron absorbs exactly 13.6 eV of energy to be freed.
The electron must lose 13.6 eV of energy to escape the atom.
The electron can be ionized by absorbing an infinite amount of energy.
The electron requires 0 eV to transition to a higher energy level before ionization.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
The ionization energy of the hydrogen atom from the ground state (n=1) is 13.6 eV, as this is the minimum energy required to free the electron.
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