Atomic Physics Question 9

Question 9 - 2024 (30 Jan Shift 1)

A electron of hydrogen atom on an excited state is having energy $E _n=-0.85 eV$. The maximum number of allowed transitions to lower energy level is

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Answer: (6)

Solution:

$E _n=-\frac{13.6}{n^{2}}=-0.85$

$\Rightarrow n=4$

No of transition

$=\frac{n(n-1)}{2}=\frac{4(4-1)}{2}=6$