JAMB Physics 2013 Question 46

Question 46

Modern Physics

Calculate the energy of the third level of an atom if the ground state energy is −24.8eV

  1. A.−9.20eV.
  2. B.−8.20eV.
  3. C.−2.75eV.
  4. D.−1.75eV.
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Answer: C (−2.75eV.)

Explanation

En = E1/n2, so E3 = −24.8 ÷ 9 ≈ −2.75 eV.