Physics-Hydrogen Atom

NEET Physics Hydrogen Atom MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-diagram based-Hard-Class 12

A diagram shows a series of concentric circles around a central point, representing energy levels of a hydrogen atom. One of the circles is labeled with -13.6 eV. What does this label signify in the context of the hydrogen atom's energy levels?

Question diagram
A

The energy of the ground state where n = 1.

B

The energy required to move an electron to n = 2.

C

The energy of the highest excited state.

D

The potential energy at infinite distance from the nucleus.

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

The label -13.6 eV represents the energy of the ground state of the hydrogen atom, as mentioned in the NCERT context.

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