NEET Physics Hydrogen Atom MCQ Question
Which of the following statements about the hydrogen atom's energy levels and electron transitions is correct?
The ground state energy of the hydrogen atom is the most negative value, occurring when n = 1.
An electron can exist in orbits where its angular momentum is a multiple of h.
The ionization energy of hydrogen is 13.6 eV, which is the energy required to move an electron from n = 2 to n = 1.
When an electron transitions to a lower energy level, it absorbs a photon with energy equal to the energy difference between the levels.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
The ground state energy of the hydrogen atom is indeed the most negative value, occurring when n = 1, and the minimum energy required to free the electron from this state is 13.6 eV. Other statements contain inaccuracies regarding electron transitions and energy absorption.
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