Physics-Hydrogen Atom
NEET Physics Hydrogen Atom MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-diagram based-Medium-Class 12
Consider a diagram showing an electron transitioning between two orbits in a hydrogen atom according to Bohr's model. If the electron moves from an orbit with principal quantum number n = 3 to n = 2, what is the nature of the photon emitted?
A
The photon has a specific energy corresponding to the difference in energy levels.
B
The photon has arbitrary energy and is independent of the energy levels.
C
The photon is absorbed from the surroundings to initiate the transition.
D
No photon is emitted in this transition as the electron simply changes orbits.
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
According to Bohr's model, an electron transitioning between orbits emits a photon with energy equal to the difference in the energy levels, which is quantized.
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