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PhysicsMediumNumerical2024 · 29 Jan Shift 2

Q30.Hydrogen atom is bombarded with electrons accelerated through a potential different of V , which causes excitation of hydrogen atoms. If the experiment is being formed at T = 0 K. The minimum potential difference needed to observe any Balmer series lines in the emission spectra will be α V , where α = 10 _________.(Write the value to the nearest integer)

What This Question Tests

This question asks for the minimum excitation potential to observe Balmer series lines, requiring knowledge of hydrogen energy levels and conditions for emission from higher states to n=2.

Concepts Tested

Bohr's model of atomEnergy levels in hydrogen atomBalmer seriesExcitation potential

Formulas Used

E_n = -13.6/n² eV

ΔE = E_final - E_initial

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