Question

What is the binding energy (in eV) associated with the n=2 orbital of Hydrogen if the binding energy of the n=1 orbital is -13.6 eV?

Answer 1

- 3.4 eV

Step-by-step explanation:

Energy of a particular orbital of hydrogen is the binding energy .

Energy of any orbital of hydrogen in terms of eV is given by

`E_n=-(13.6)/(n^2)`

`[tex]E_1=-(13.6)/(1^2)`[/tex]

`[tex]E_2=-(13.6)/(2^2)`[/tex]

`[tex][tex]E_2= -3.4 eV.`