Q3: 2.3 How many neutrons and protons are there in the following nuclei? _6^13 C, _8^16 O, _12^24 Mg, _26^56 Fe, _38^88 Sr

Concept: For any nucleus represented as _Z^A X: The number of protons is equal to the atomic number, Z. The number of neutrons is equal to the mass number, A, minus the atomic number, Z. (Number of neutrons = A - Z ). Solution: 1. For _6^13 C: Atomic number, Z = 6. So, Number of protons = 6. Mass…

Q4 (i): Z = 17, A = 35.

Concept: The complete symbol for an atom is written as _Z^A X, where: X is the symbol of the element. A is the atomic mass number (superscript on the left). Z is the atomic number (subscript on the left). Solution: (i) Z = 17, A = 35 The element with atomic number Z = 17 is Chlorine (Cl). The…

Q4 (ii): Z = 92, A = 233.

Concept: The complete symbol for an atom is written as _Z^A X, where: X is the symbol of the element. A is the atomic mass number (superscript on the left). Z is the atomic number (subscript on the left). Solution: (i) Z = 17, A = 35 The element with atomic number Z = 17 is Chlorine (Cl). The…

Q4 (iii): Z = 4, A = 9.

Concept: The complete symbol for an atom is written as _Z^A X, where: X is the symbol of the element. A is the atomic mass number (superscript on the left). Z is the atomic number (subscript on the left). Solution: (i) Z = 17, A = 35 The element with atomic number Z = 17 is Chlorine (Cl). The…

Q5: 2.5 Yellow light emitted from a sodium lamp has a wavelength ( λ ) of 580 nm. Calculate the frequency ( nu ) and wavenumber ( barnu ) of the yellow…

Given: Wavelength of yellow light, λ = 580 ~nm = 580 × 10^-9 ~m. Speed of light, c = 3.0 × 10^8 ~m ~s^-1. To Find: 1. Frequency, nu 2. Wavenumber, barnu Formulas: 1. Frequency: nu = c/λ 2. Wavenumber: barnu = 1/λ Solution: 1. Calculation of Frequency ( nu ) nu = frac3.0 × 10^8 ~m ~s^-1580 × 10^-9…

Q6 (i): correspond to light of frequency 3 × 10^15 ~Hz.

Given: Planck's constant, h = 6.626 × 10^-34 ~J ~s. Speed of light, c = 3.0 × 10^8 ~m ~s^-1. Formula: Energy of a photon, E = hnu = hc/λ. Part (i) Given: Frequency, nu = 3 × 10^15 ~Hz (or s^-1 ). To Find: Energy of the photon, E. Solution: E = hnu n = (6.626 × 10^-34 ~J ~s) × (3 × 10^15 ~s^-1) n =…

Q6 (ii): have wavelength of 0.50 AA.

Given: Planck's constant, h = 6.626 × 10^-34 ~J ~s. Speed of light, c = 3.0 × 10^8 ~m ~s^-1. Formula: Energy of a photon, E = hnu = hc/λ. Part (i) Given: Frequency, nu = 3 × 10^15 ~Hz (or s^-1 ). To Find: Energy of the photon, E. Solution: E = hnu n = (6.626 × 10^-34 ~J ~s) × (3 × 10^15 ~s^-1) n =…

Q11: 2.11 A 25 watt bulb emits monochromatic yellow light of wavelength of 0.57 μ m. Calculate the rate of emission of quanta per second.

Given: Power of the bulb, P = 25 ~watt = 25 ~J ~s^-1. Wavelength of light, λ = 0.57 μ m = 0.57 × 10^-6 ~m. Planck's constant, h = 6.626 × 10^-34 ~J ~s. Speed of light, c = 3.0 × 10^8 ~m ~s^-1. To Find: Rate of emission of quanta (photons) per second. Formula: Energy of one quantum (photon), E =…

Structure of Atom Class 11 Chemistry NCERT Solutions

Q1EXERCISES

2.1 (i) Calculate the number of electrons which will together weigh one gram. (ii) Calculate the mass and charge of one mole of electrons.

Solution

Part (i)

Given: Mass of one electron,

m_e = 9.109382 \times 10^{-31} \mathrm{~kg}

Total mass of electrons = 1 gram =

10^{-3} \mathrm{~kg}

To Find: Number of electrons that weigh 1 gram.

Solution: Number of electrons =

\frac{\text{Total mass}}{\text{Mass of one electron}}

\text{Number of electrons} = \frac{10^{-3} \mathrm{~kg}}{9.109382 \times 10^{-31} \mathrm{~kg}}

\n

= 0.10977 \times 10^{28}

\n

= 1.098 \times 10^{27} \text{ electrons}

\n Final Answer for Part (i): The number of electrons that weigh one gram is

1.098 \times 10^{27}

.

Part (ii)

Given: Mass of one electron,

m_e = 9.109382 \times 10^{-31} \mathrm{~kg}

Charge on one electron,

e = -1.602176 \times 10^{-19} \mathrm{C}

Avogadro's number,

N_A = 6.022 \times 10^{23} \mathrm{~mol}^{-1}

To Find: Mass and charge of one mole of electrons.

Solution: Mass of one mole of electrons = (Mass of one electron)

\times

(Avogadro's number)

= (9.109382 \times 10^{-31} \mathrm{~kg}) \times (6.022 \times 10^{23} \mathrm{~mol}^{-1})

\n

= 54.856 \times 10^{-8} \mathrm{~kg} \mathrm{~mol}^{-1}

\n

= 5.486 \times 10^{-7} \mathrm{~kg} \mathrm{~mol}^{-1}

\n Charge on one mole of electrons = (Charge on one electron)

\times

(Avogadro's number)

= (-1.602176 \times 10^{-19} \mathrm{C}) \times (6.022 \times 10^{23} \mathrm{~mol}^{-1})

\n

= -9.648 \times 10^4 \mathrm{C} \mathrm{~mol}^{-1}

\nThis value is known as one Faraday (1 F

\approx

96485 C mol

^{-1}

)

Final Answer for Part (ii): The mass of one mole of electrons is

5.486 \times 10^{-7} \mathrm{~kg}

, and the charge is

-9.648 \times 10^4 \mathrm{C}

.

Q2EXERCISES

2.2 (i) Calculate the total number of electrons present in one mole of methane.

(ii)

Find (a) the total number and (b) the total mass of neutrons in 7 mg of 14C. (Assume that mass of a neutron $= 1.675 \times 10^{-27} \mathrm{~kg}$ ).

(iii)

Find (a) the total number and (b) the total mass of protons in 34 mg of NH3 at STP. Will the answer change if the temperature and pressure are changed ?

Solution

Part (i)

To Find: Total number of electrons in one mole of methane (CH

_4

).

Solution: One molecule of methane, CH

_4

, contains:

Carbon (C) has atomic number 6, so it has 6 electrons.
Hydrogen (H) has atomic number 1, so 4 hydrogen atoms have $4 \times 1 = 4$ electrons. Total electrons in one molecule of CH $_4$ = $6 + 4 = 10$ electrons.

One mole of methane contains Avogadro's number (

N_A

) of molecules.

N_A = 6.022 \times 10^{23} \mathrm{~mol}^{-1}

. Total number of electrons in one mole of CH

_4

= (Number of electrons per molecule)

\times N_A

= 10 \times (6.022 \times 10^{23}) = 6.022 \times 10^{24} \text{ electrons}

\n Final Answer for Part (i): The total number of electrons in one mole of methane is

6.022 \times 10^{24}

.

Part (ii)

Given: Mass of sample = 7 mg of

^{14}

C =

7 \times 10^{-3}

g. Molar mass of

^{14}

C = 14 g/mol. Mass of one neutron =

1.675 \times 10^{-27}

kg.

To Find: (a) Total number and (b) total mass of neutrons.

Solution: (a) Total number of neutrons: First, find the number of atoms in the sample. Number of moles =

\frac{\text{Given mass}}{\text{Molar mass}} = \frac{7 \times 10^{-3} \mathrm{~g}}{14 \mathrm{~g/mol}} = 0.5 \times 10^{-3} \mathrm{~mol}

. Number of atoms = (Number of moles)

\times N_A = (0.5 \times 10^{-3}) \times (6.022 \times 10^{23}) = 3.011 \times 10^{20}

atoms.

Now, find the number of neutrons in one

^{14}

C atom. For

^{14}

C (atomic number Z=6, mass number A=14): Number of neutrons = A - Z =

14 - 6 = 8

neutrons.

Total number of neutrons = (Number of atoms)

\times

(Neutrons per atom)

= (3.011 \times 10^{20}) \times 8 = 24.088 \times 10^{20} = 2.4088 \times 10^{21} \text{ neutrons}

\n (b) Total mass of neutrons: Total mass = (Total number of neutrons)

\times

(Mass of one neutron)

= (2.4088 \times 10^{21}) \times (1.675 \times 10^{-27} \mathrm{~kg})

\n

= 4.0347 \times 10^{-6} \mathrm{~kg}

\n Final Answer for Part (ii): (a) Total number of neutrons is

2.4088 \times 10^{21}

. (b) Total mass of neutrons is

4.0347 \times 10^{-6} \mathrm{~kg}

.

Part (iii)

Given: Mass of sample = 34 mg of NH

_3

=

34 \times 10^{-3}

g. Molar mass of NH

_3

=

14 + 3(1) = 17

g/mol. Mass of one proton

\approx

1.6726 \times 10^{-27}

kg.

To Find: (a) Total number and (b) total mass of protons.

Solution: (a) Total number of protons: Number of moles of NH

_3

=

\frac{34 \times 10^{-3} \mathrm{~g}}{17 \mathrm{~g/mol}} = 2 \times 10^{-3} \mathrm{~mol}

. Number of molecules = (Number of moles)

\times N_A = (2 \times 10^{-3}) \times (6.022 \times 10^{23}) = 1.2044 \times 10^{21}

molecules.

Number of protons in one molecule of NH

_3

:

Nitrogen (N) has Z=7, so 7 protons.
Hydrogen (H) has Z=1, so 3 H atoms have $3 \times 1 = 3$ protons. Total protons per molecule = $7 + 3 = 10$ protons.

Total number of protons = (Number of molecules)

\times

(Protons per molecule)

= (1.2044 \times 10^{21}) \times 10 = 1.2044 \times 10^{22} \text{ protons}

\n (b) Total mass of protons: Total mass = (Total number of protons)

\times

(Mass of one proton)

= (1.2044 \times 10^{22}) \times (1.6726 \times 10^{-27} \mathrm{~kg})

\n

= 2.0145 \times 10^{-5} \mathrm{~kg}

\n Will the answer change if the temperature and pressure are changed? No, the answer will not change. The number of protons and their mass depend only on the mass of the substance (34 mg of NH

_3

), not on its physical conditions like temperature and pressure.

Final Answer for Part (iii): (a) Total number of protons is

1.2044 \times 10^{22}

. (b) Total mass of protons is

2.0145 \times 10^{-5} \mathrm{~kg}

. The answer does not change with temperature and pressure.

Q3EXERCISES

2.3 How many neutrons and protons are there in the following nuclei ? ${ }_{6}^{13} \mathrm{C},{ }_{8}^{16} \mathrm{O},{ }_{12}^{24} \mathrm{Mg},{ }_{26}^{56} \mathrm{Fe},{ }_{38}^{88} \mathrm{Sr}$

Solution

Concept: For any nucleus represented as

{ }_{Z}^{A} \mathrm{X}

:

The number of protons is equal to the atomic number, $Z$ .
The number of neutrons is equal to the mass number, $A$ , minus the atomic number, $Z$ . (Number of neutrons = $A - Z$ ).

Solution:

For ${ }_{6}^{13} \mathrm{C}$ :
- Atomic number, $Z = 6$ . So, Number of protons = 6.
- Mass number, $A = 13$ . So, Number of neutrons = $13 - 6 = 7$ . Number of neutrons = 7.
For ${ }_{8}^{16} \mathrm{O}$ :
- Atomic number, $Z = 8$ . So, Number of protons = 8.
- Mass number, $A = 16$ . So, Number of neutrons = $16 - 8 = 8$ . Number of neutrons = 8.
For ${ }_{12}^{24} \mathrm{Mg}$ :
- Atomic number, $Z = 12$ . So, Number of protons = 12.
- Mass number, $A = 24$ . So, Number of neutrons = $24 - 12 = 12$ . Number of neutrons = 12.
For ${ }_{26}^{56} \mathrm{Fe}$ :
- Atomic number, $Z = 26$ . So, Number of protons = 26.
- Mass number, $A = 56$ . So, Number of neutrons = $56 - 26 = 30$ . Number of neutrons = 30.
For ${ }_{38}^{88} \mathrm{Sr}$ :
- Atomic number, $Z = 38$ . So, Number of protons = 38.
- Mass number, $A = 88$ . So, Number of neutrons = $88 - 38 = 50$ . Number of neutrons = 50.

Final Answer:

${ }_{6}^{13} \mathrm{C}$ : 6 protons, 7 neutrons
${ }_{8}^{16} \mathrm{O}$ : 8 protons, 8 neutrons
${ }_{12}^{24} \mathrm{Mg}$ : 12 protons, 12 neutrons
${ }_{26}^{56} \mathrm{Fe}$ : 26 protons, 30 neutrons
${ }_{38}^{88} \mathrm{Sr}$ : 38 protons, 50 neutrons

Q4EXERCISES

2.4 Write the complete symbol for the atom with the given atomic number (Z) and atomic mass (A)

(i)

Z = 17, A = 35.

(ii)

Z = 92, A = 233.

(iii)

Z = 4, A = 9.

Solution

Concept: The complete symbol for an atom is written as

{ }_{Z}^{A} \mathrm{X}

, where:

$X$ is the symbol of the element.
$A$ is the atomic mass number (superscript on the left).
$Z$ is the atomic number (subscript on the left).

Solution:

(i)

Z = 17, A = 35

The element with atomic number $Z = 17$ is Chlorine (Cl).
The complete symbol is ${ }_{17}^{35} \mathrm{Cl}$ .

(ii)

Z = 92, A = 233

The element with atomic number $Z = 92$ is Uranium (U).
The complete symbol is ${ }_{92}^{233} \mathrm{U}$ .

(iii)

Z = 4, A = 9

The element with atomic number $Z = 4$ is Beryllium (Be).
The complete symbol is ${ }_{4}^{9} \mathrm{Be}$ .

Final Answer:

(i)

{ }_{17}^{35} \mathrm{Cl}

(ii)

{ }_{92}^{233} \mathrm{U}

(iii)

{ }_{4}^{9} \mathrm{Be}

Q5EXERCISES

2.5 Yellow light emitted from a sodium lamp has a wavelength ( $\lambda$ ) of 580 nm. Calculate the frequency ( $\nu$ ) and wavenumber ( $\bar{\nu}$ ) of the yellow light.

Solution

Given: Wavelength of yellow light,

\lambda = 580 \mathrm{~nm} = 580 \times 10^{-9} \mathrm{~m}

. Speed of light,

c = 3.0 \times 10^8 \mathrm{~m} \mathrm{~s}^{-1}

.

To Find:

Frequency, $\nu$
Wavenumber, $\bar{\nu}$

Formulas:

Frequency: $\nu = \frac{c}{\lambda}$
Wavenumber: $\bar{\nu} = \frac{1}{\lambda}$

Solution:

Calculation of Frequency ( $\nu$ ) $\nu = \frac{3.0 \times 10^8 \mathrm{~m} \mathrm{~s}^{-1}}{580 \times 10^{-9} \mathrm{~m}}$ \n $= \frac{3.0}{580} \times 10^{17} \mathrm{~s}^{-1}$ \n $= 0.005172 \times 10^{17} \mathrm{~s}^{-1}$ \n $= 5.172 \times 10^{14} \mathrm{~s}^{-1} = 5.172 \times 10^{14} \mathrm{~Hz}$ \n
Calculation of Wavenumber ( $\bar{\nu}$ ) $\bar{\nu} = \frac{1}{580 \times 10^{-9} \mathrm{~m}}$ \n $= \frac{1}{580} \times 10^9 \mathrm{~m}^{-1}$ \n $= 0.001724 \times 10^9 \mathrm{~m}^{-1}$ \n $= 1.724 \times 10^6 \mathrm{~m}^{-1}$ \n Final Answer: The frequency ( $\nu$ ) of the yellow light is $5.172 \times 10^{14} \mathrm{~Hz}$ . The wavenumber ( $\bar{\nu}$ ) of the yellow light is $1.724 \times 10^6 \mathrm{~m}^{-1}$ .

Q6EXERCISES

2.6 Find energy of each of the photons which

(i)

correspond to light of frequency $3 \times 10^{15} \mathrm{~Hz}$ .

(ii)

have wavelength of $0.50 \AA$ .

Solution

Given: Planck's constant,

h = 6.626 \times 10^{-34} \mathrm{~J} \mathrm{~s}

. Speed of light,

c = 3.0 \times 10^8 \mathrm{~m} \mathrm{~s}^{-1}

.

Formula: Energy of a photon,

E = h\nu = \frac{hc}{\lambda}

.

Part (i)

Given: Frequency,

\nu = 3 \times 10^{15} \mathrm{~Hz}

(or

s^{-1}

).

To Find: Energy of the photon,

E

.

Solution:

E = h\nu

\n

= (6.626 \times 10^{-34} \mathrm{~J} \mathrm{~s}) \times (3 \times 10^{15} \mathrm{~s}^{-1})

\n

= 19.878 \times 10^{-19} \mathrm{~J}

\n

= 1.9878 \times 10^{-18} \mathrm{~J}

\n Final Answer for Part (i): The energy of the photon is

1.9878 \times 10^{-18} \mathrm{~J}

.

Part (ii)

Given: Wavelength,

\lambda = 0.50 \AA = 0.50 \times 10^{-10} \mathrm{~m}

.

To Find: Energy of the photon,

E

.

Solution:

E = \frac{hc}{\lambda}

\n

= \frac{(6.626 \times 10^{-34} \mathrm{~J} \mathrm{~s}) \times (3.0 \times 10^8 \mathrm{~m} \mathrm{~s}^{-1})}{0.50 \times 10^{-10} \mathrm{~m}}

\n

= \frac{19.878 \times 10^{-26} \mathrm{~J} \mathrm{~m}}{0.50 \times 10^{-10} \mathrm{~m}}

\n

= 39.756 \times 10^{-16} \mathrm{~J}

\n

= 3.9756 \times 10^{-15} \mathrm{~J}

\n Final Answer for Part (ii): The energy of the photon is

3.9756 \times 10^{-15} \mathrm{~J}

.

Q7EXERCISES

2.7 Calculate the wavelength, frequency and wavenumber of a light wave whose period is $2.0 \times 10^{-10} \mathrm{~s}$ .

Solution

Given: Time period,

T = 2.0 \times 10^{-10} \mathrm{~s}

. Speed of light,

c = 3.0 \times 10^8 \mathrm{~m} \mathrm{~s}^{-1}

.

To Find:

Wavelength, $\lambda$
Frequency, $\nu$
Wavenumber, $\bar{\nu}$

Formulas:

Frequency: $\nu = \frac{1}{T}$
Wavelength: $\lambda = \frac{c}{\nu} = cT$
Wavenumber: $\bar{\nu} = \frac{1}{\lambda}$

Solution:

Calculation of Frequency ( $\nu$ ) $\nu = \frac{1}{2.0 \times 10^{-10} \mathrm{~s}}$ \n $= 0.5 \times 10^{10} \mathrm{~s}^{-1}$ \n $= 5.0 \times 10^9 \mathrm{~Hz}$ \n
Calculation of Wavelength ( $\lambda$ ) $\lambda = c \times T$ \n $= (3.0 \times 10^8 \mathrm{~m} \mathrm{~s}^{-1}) \times (2.0 \times 10^{-10} \mathrm{~s})$ \n $= 6.0 \times 10^{-2} \mathrm{~m} = 0.06 \mathrm{~m}$ \n
Calculation of Wavenumber ( $\bar{\nu}$ ) $\bar{\nu} = \frac{1}{\lambda} = \frac{1}{0.06 \mathrm{~m}}$ \n $= 16.66... \mathrm{~m}^{-1} \approx 16.67 \mathrm{~m}^{-1}$ \n Final Answer:

Wavelength ( $\lambda$ ) = $0.06 \mathrm{~m}$
Frequency ( $\nu$ ) = $5.0 \times 10^9 \mathrm{~Hz}$
Wavenumber ( $\bar{\nu}$ ) = $16.67 \mathrm{~m}^{-1}$

Q8EXERCISES

2.8 What is the number of photons of light with a wavelength of 4000 pm that provide 1 J of energy?

Solution

Given: Total energy,

E_{total} = 1 \mathrm{~J}

. Wavelength of light,

\lambda = 4000 \mathrm{~pm} = 4000 \times 10^{-12} \mathrm{~m} = 4 \times 10^{-9} \mathrm{~m}

. Planck's constant,

h = 6.626 \times 10^{-34} \mathrm{~J} \mathrm{~s}

. Speed of light,

c = 3.0 \times 10^8 \mathrm{~m} \mathrm{~s}^{-1}

.

To Find: Number of photons,

n

.

Formula: Energy of one photon,

E_{photon} = \frac{hc}{\lambda}

. Total energy,

E_{total} = n \times E_{photon}

. Therefore,

n = \frac{E_{total}}{E_{photon}} = \frac{E_{total} \times \lambda}{hc}

.

Solution: First, calculate the energy of one photon:

E_{photon} = \frac{(6.626 \times 10^{-34} \mathrm{~J} \mathrm{~s}) \times (3.0 \times 10^8 \mathrm{~m} \mathrm{~s}^{-1})}{4 \times 10^{-9} \mathrm{~m}}

\n

= \frac{19.878 \times 10^{-26} \mathrm{~J} \mathrm{~m}}{4 \times 10^{-9} \mathrm{~m}}

\n

= 4.9695 \times 10^{-17} \mathrm{~J}

\n Now, calculate the number of photons:

n = \frac{E_{total}}{E_{photon}} = \frac{1 \mathrm{~J}}{4.9695 \times 10^{-17} \mathrm{~J}}

\n

= 0.2012 \times 10^{17}

\n

= 2.012 \times 10^{16} \text{ photons}

\n Final Answer: The number of photons is

2.012 \times 10^{16}

.

Q9EXERCISES

2.9 A photon of wavelength $4 \times 10^{-7} \mathrm{~m}$ strikes on metal surface, the work function of the metal being 2.13 eV. Calculate (i) the energy of the photon (eV), (ii) the kinetic energy of the emission, and (iii) the velocity of the photoelectron ( $1 \mathrm{eV} = 1.6020 \times 10^{-19} \mathrm{~J}$ ).

Solution

Given: Wavelength of photon,

\lambda = 4 \times 10^{-7} \mathrm{~m}

. Work function of the metal,

W_0 = 2.13 \mathrm{~eV}

. Conversion factor:

1 \mathrm{eV} = 1.602 \times 10^{-19} \mathrm{~J}

. Planck's constant,

h = 6.626 \times 10^{-34} \mathrm{~J} \mathrm{~s}

. Speed of light,

c = 3.0 \times 10^8 \mathrm{~m} \mathrm{~s}^{-1}

. Mass of electron,

m_e = 9.109 \times 10^{-31} \mathrm{~kg}

.

Formulas:

Energy of photon, $E = \frac{hc}{\lambda}$ .
Photoelectric effect equation: $E = W_0 + K.E.$ , so $K.E. = E - W_0$ .
Kinetic energy: $K.E. = \frac{1}{2}m_e v^2$ , so $v = \sqrt{\frac{2 \times K.E.}{m_e}}$ .

Solution: (i) Energy of the photon (E) in eV First, calculate energy in Joules:

E = \frac{hc}{\lambda} = \frac{(6.626 \times 10^{-34} \mathrm{~J} \mathrm{~s}) \times (3.0 \times 10^8 \mathrm{~m} \mathrm{~s}^{-1})}{4 \times 10^{-7} \mathrm{~m}}

\n

= 4.9695 \times 10^{-19} \mathrm{~J}

\n Now, convert the energy to eV:

E (\mathrm{eV}) = \frac{4.9695 \times 10^{-19} \mathrm{~J}}{1.602 \times 10^{-19} \mathrm{~J/eV}} = 3.102 \mathrm{~eV}

\n (ii) Kinetic energy of the emission (K.E.) Using the photoelectric equation:

K.E. = E - W_0

\n

= 3.102 \mathrm{~eV} - 2.13 \mathrm{~eV} = 0.972 \mathrm{~eV}

\n (iii) Velocity of the photoelectron (v) First, convert K.E. to Joules:

K.E. (\mathrm{J}) = 0.972 \mathrm{~eV} \times 1.602 \times 10^{-19} \mathrm{~J/eV} = 1.557 \times 10^{-19} \mathrm{~J}

\n Now, calculate the velocity:

v = \sqrt{\frac{2 \times K.E.}{m_e}} = \sqrt{\frac{2 \times 1.557 \times 10^{-19} \mathrm{~J}}{9.109 \times 10^{-31} \mathrm{~kg}}}

\n

= \sqrt{\frac{3.114 \times 10^{-19}}{9.109 \times 10^{-31}}} = \sqrt{0.3418 \times 10^{12}} = \sqrt{34.18 \times 10^{10}}

\n

= 5.846 \times 10^5 \mathrm{~m} \mathrm{~s}^{-1}

\n Final Answer:

(i)

The energy of the photon is 3.102 eV.

(ii)

The kinetic energy of the emission is 0.972 eV.

(iii)

The velocity of the photoelectron is $5.846 \times 10^5 \mathrm{~m} \mathrm{~s}^{-1}$ .

Q10EXERCISES

2.10 Electromagnetic radiation of wavelength 242 nm is just sufficient to ionise the sodium atom. Calculate the ionisation energy of sodium in kJ mol $^{-1}$ .

Solution

Given: Wavelength of radiation,

\lambda = 242 \mathrm{~nm} = 242 \times 10^{-9} \mathrm{~m}

. This wavelength is just sufficient to ionise the sodium atom, so the energy of one photon equals the ionisation energy of one sodium atom. Planck's constant,

h = 6.626 \times 10^{-34} \mathrm{~J} \mathrm{~s}

. Speed of light,

c = 3.0 \times 10^8 \mathrm{~m} \mathrm{~s}^{-1}

. Avogadro's number,

N_A = 6.022 \times 10^{23} \mathrm{~mol}^{-1}

.

To Find: Ionisation energy of sodium in kJ mol

^{-1}

.

Formula: Energy of one photon,

E = \frac{hc}{\lambda}

. Ionisation energy per mole =

E \times N_A

.

Solution: First, calculate the ionisation energy for a single sodium atom:

E = \frac{(6.626 \times 10^{-34} \mathrm{~J} \mathrm{~s}) \times (3.0 \times 10^8 \mathrm{~m} \mathrm{~s}^{-1})}{242 \times 10^{-9} \mathrm{~m}}

\n

= \frac{19.878 \times 10^{-26} \mathrm{~J} \mathrm{~m}}{242 \times 10^{-9} \mathrm{~m}}

\n

= 0.08214 \times 10^{-17} \mathrm{~J} = 8.214 \times 10^{-19} \mathrm{~J} \text{ per atom}

\n Next, calculate the ionisation energy for one mole of sodium atoms: Ionisation energy per mole =

(8.214 \times 10^{-19} \mathrm{~J/atom}) \times (6.022 \times 10^{23} \mathrm{~atoms/mol})

= 49.465 \times 10^4 \mathrm{~J} \mathrm{~mol}^{-1}

\n

= 494650 \mathrm{~J} \mathrm{~mol}^{-1}

\n Finally, convert the energy to kJ mol

^{-1}

:

\text{Ionisation energy} = \frac{494650 \mathrm{~J} \mathrm{~mol}^{-1}}{1000 \mathrm{~J/kJ}} = 494.65 \mathrm{~kJ} \mathrm{~mol}^{-1}

\n Final Answer: The ionisation energy of sodium is

494.65 \mathrm{~kJ} \mathrm{~mol}^{-1}

.

Q11EXERCISES

2.11 A 25 watt bulb emits monochromatic yellow light of wavelength of $0.57 \mu \mathrm{m}$ . Calculate the rate of emission of quanta per second.

Solution

Given: Power of the bulb,

P = 25 \mathrm{~watt} = 25 \mathrm{~J} \mathrm{~s}^{-1}

. Wavelength of light,

\lambda = 0.57 \mu \mathrm{m} = 0.57 \times 10^{-6} \mathrm{~m}

. Planck's constant,

h = 6.626 \times 10^{-34} \mathrm{~J} \mathrm{~s}

. Speed of light,

c = 3.0 \times 10^8 \mathrm{~m} \mathrm{~s}^{-1}

.

To Find: Rate of emission of quanta (photons) per second.

Formula: Energy of one quantum (photon),

E = \frac{hc}{\lambda}

. Rate of emission =

\frac{\text{Total energy per second (Power)}}{\text{Energy of one quantum}} = \frac{P}{E}

.

Solution: First, calculate the energy of one quantum:

E = \frac{(6.626 \times 10^{-34} \mathrm{~J} \mathrm{~s}) \times (3.0 \times 10^8 \mathrm{~m} \mathrm{~s}^{-1})}{0.57 \times 10^{-6} \mathrm{~m}}

\n

= \frac{19.878 \times 10^{-26} \mathrm{~J} \mathrm{~m}}{0.57 \times 10^{-6} \mathrm{~m}}

\n

= 34.87 \times 10^{-20} \mathrm{~J} = 3.487 \times 10^{-19} \mathrm{~J}

\n Now, calculate the rate of emission of quanta per second:

\text{Rate} = \frac{25 \mathrm{~J} \mathrm{~s}^{-1}}{3.487 \times 10^{-19} \mathrm{~J/quantum}}

\n

= 7.169 \times 10^{19} \mathrm{~quanta} \mathrm{~s}^{-1}

\n Final Answer: The rate of emission of quanta per second is

7.17 \times 10^{19} \mathrm{~s}^{-1}

.

Q12EXERCISES

2.12 Electrons are emitted with zero velocity from a metal surface when it is exposed to radiation of wavelength $6800 \AA$ . Calculate threshold frequency ( $\nu_0$ ) and work function ( $W_0$ ) of the metal.

Solution

Given: Wavelength of radiation,

\lambda = 6800 \AA = 6800 \times 10^{-10} \mathrm{~m} = 6.8 \times 10^{-7} \mathrm{~m}

. Electrons are emitted with zero velocity, which means the kinetic energy (K.E.) is zero. This implies that the incident radiation has just enough energy to overcome the work function. Therefore, the incident wavelength is the threshold wavelength (

\lambda_0

) and the incident frequency is the threshold frequency (

\nu_0

). So,

\lambda_0 = 6.8 \times 10^{-7} \mathrm{~m}

. Planck's constant,

h = 6.626 \times 10^{-34} \mathrm{~J} \mathrm{~s}

. Speed of light,

c = 3.0 \times 10^8 \mathrm{~m} \mathrm{~s}^{-1}

.

To Find:

Threshold frequency, $\nu_0$
Work function, $W_0$

Formulas:

Threshold frequency: $\nu_0 = \frac{c}{\lambda_0}$
Work function: $W_0 = h\nu_0$

Solution:

Calculation of Threshold Frequency ( $\nu_0$ ) $\nu_0 = \frac{3.0 \times 10^8 \mathrm{~m} \mathrm{~s}^{-1}}{6.8 \times 10^{-7} \mathrm{~m}}$ \n $= 0.441 \times 10^{15} \mathrm{~s}^{-1}$ \n $= 4.41 \times 10^{14} \mathrm{~Hz}$ \n
Calculation of Work Function ( $W_0$ ) $W_0 = h\nu_0$ \n $= (6.626 \times 10^{-34} \mathrm{~J} \mathrm{~s}) \times (4.41 \times 10^{14} \mathrm{~s}^{-1})$ \n $= 29.22 \times 10^{-20} \mathrm{~J}$ \n $= 2.922 \times 10^{-19} \mathrm{~J}$ \n Final Answer:

The threshold frequency ( $\nu_0$ ) is $4.41 \times 10^{14} \mathrm{~Hz}$ .
The work function ( $W_0$ ) is $2.922 \times 10^{-19} \mathrm{~J}$ .

Q13EXERCISES

2.13 What is the wavelength of light emitted when the electron in a hydrogen atom undergoes transition from an energy level with $n=4$ to an energy level with $n=2$ ?

Solution

Given: Transition in a hydrogen atom. Initial energy level,

n_i = 4

. Final energy level,

n_f = 2

. Rydberg constant for hydrogen,

R_H = 1.09677 \times 10^7 \mathrm{~m}^{-1}

.

To Find: The wavelength (

\lambda

) of the emitted light.

Formula: Rydberg formula for the emission spectrum of hydrogen:

\frac{1}{\lambda} = \bar{\nu} = R_H \left( \frac{1}{n_f^2} - \frac{1}{n_i^2} \right)

Solution: Substitute the given values into the formula:

\frac{1}{\lambda} = 1.09677 \times 10^7 \mathrm{~m}^{-1} \left( \frac{1}{2^2} - \frac{1}{4^2} \right)

\n

= 1.09677 \times 10^7 \left( \frac{1}{4} - \frac{1}{16} \right)

\n

= 1.09677 \times 10^7 \left( \frac{4 - 1}{16} \right)

\n

= 1.09677 \times 10^7 \left( \frac{3}{16} \right)

\n

= 1.09677 \times 0.1875 \times 10^7 \mathrm{~m}^{-1}

\n

= 0.20564 \times 10^7 \mathrm{~m}^{-1} = 2.0564 \times 10^6 \mathrm{~m}^{-1}

\n Now, calculate the wavelength

\lambda

:

\lambda = \frac{1}{2.0564 \times 10^6 \mathrm{~m}^{-1}}

\n

= 0.48628 \times 10^{-6} \mathrm{~m}

\n

= 486.28 \times 10^{-9} \mathrm{~m} = 486 \mathrm{~nm}

\n(This transition corresponds to a line in the Balmer series, which is in the visible region of the spectrum.)

Final Answer: The wavelength of the emitted light is 486 nm.

Q14EXERCISES

2.14 How much energy is required to ionise a H atom if the electron occupies $n=5$ orbit? Compare your answer with the ionization enthalpy of H atom (energy required to remove the electron from $n=1$ orbit).

Solution

Given: Initial orbit of the electron,

n_i = 5

. For ionisation, the electron is removed to an infinite distance from the nucleus, so the final orbit is

n_f = \infty

. Rydberg constant in terms of energy,

R_H = 2.18 \times 10^{-18} \mathrm{~J}

.

Formula: The energy difference (energy required) for a transition in a hydrogen atom is given by:

\Delta E = E_f - E_i = R_H \left( \frac{1}{n_i^2} - \frac{1}{n_f^2} \right)

Part 1: Ionisation from n=5 orbit

Solution:

\Delta E = 2.18 \times 10^{-18} \mathrm{~J} \left( \frac{1}{5^2} - \frac{1}{\infty^2} \right)

\nSince

\frac{1}{\infty^2} = 0

,

\Delta E = 2.18 \times 10^{-18} \left( \frac{1}{25} - 0 \right)

\n

= \frac{2.18 \times 10^{-18}}{25} \mathrm{~J}

\n

= 0.0872 \times 10^{-18} \mathrm{~J} = 8.72 \times 10^{-20} \mathrm{~J}

\n Part 2: Comparison with ionisation enthalpy from n=1 orbit

Given: Initial orbit for standard ionisation enthalpy,

n_i = 1

. Final orbit,

n_f = \infty

.

Solution:

\text{Ionisation Enthalpy} (\Delta E') = 2.18 \times 10^{-18} \mathrm{~J} \left( \frac{1}{1^2} - \frac{1}{\infty^2} \right)

\n

= 2.18 \times 10^{-18} (1 - 0) = 2.18 \times 10^{-18} \mathrm{~J}

\n Now, compare the two energies:

\frac{\text{Ionisation Enthalpy from } n=1}{\text{Ionisation Energy from } n=5} = \frac{\Delta E'}{\Delta E} = \frac{2.18 \times 10^{-18} \mathrm{~J}}{8.72 \times 10^{-20} \mathrm{~J}}

\n

= \frac{2.18}{0.0872} = 25

\n This shows that the energy required to ionise an electron from the

n=1

state is 25 times greater than the energy required to ionise it from the

n=5

state.

Final Answer: The energy required to ionise a H atom from the

n=5

orbit is

8.72 \times 10^{-20} \mathrm{~J}

. The ionisation enthalpy from the

n=1

orbit (

2.18 \times 10^{-18} \mathrm{~J}

) is 25 times larger than the energy required to ionise from the

n=5

orbit.

Q15EXERCISES

2.15 What is the maximum number of emission lines when the excited electron of a H atom in $n=6$ drops to the ground state?

Solution

Given: An excited electron in a hydrogen atom is in the

n=6

energy level. It drops to the ground state, which is

n=1

.

To Find: The maximum number of emission lines possible.

Concept: When an electron de-excites from a higher energy level (

n_2

) to a lower energy level (

n_1

), it can do so in a single step or in multiple steps through intermediate energy levels. Each step (transition) results in the emission of a photon, creating a spectral line. The maximum number of emission lines is observed when all possible transitions occur.

Formula: The maximum number of spectral lines emitted when an electron transitions from level

n_2

to level

n_1

is given by the formula:

\text{Number of lines} = \frac{(n_2 - n_1)(n_2 - n_1 + 1)}{2}

In this case, the electron drops from

n_2 = 6

to the ground state

n_1 = 1

.

Solution: Substitute the values into the formula:

\text{Number of lines} = \frac{(6 - 1)(6 - 1 + 1)}{2}

\n

= \frac{(5)(6)}{2}

\n

= \frac{30}{2} = 15

\n Alternative Method (Listing Transitions): The possible transitions are:

From n=6 to n=5, 4, 3, 2, 1 (5 lines)
From n=5 to n=4, 3, 2, 1 (4 lines)
From n=4 to n=3, 2, 1 (3 lines)
From n=3 to n=2, 1 (2 lines)
From n=2 to n=1 (1 line) Total number of lines = $5 + 4 + 3 + 2 + 1 = 15$ .

Final Answer: The maximum number of emission lines is 15.

Q16EXERCISES

2.16 (i) The energy associated with the first orbit in the hydrogen atom is $-2.18 \times 10^{-18} \mathrm{~J} \text{ atom}^{-1}$ . What is the energy associated with the fifth orbit? (ii) Calculate the radius of Bohr's fifth orbit for hydrogen atom.

Solution

Part (i)

Given: Energy of the first orbit (

n=1

) of H atom,

E_1 = -2.18 \times 10^{-18} \mathrm{~J}

.

To Find: Energy associated with the fifth orbit (

n=5

),

E_5

.

Formula: The energy of an electron in the

n^{th}

orbit of a hydrogen atom is given by:

E_n = \frac{E_1}{n^2}

Solution: For the fifth orbit,

n=5

.

E_5 = \frac{-2.18 \times 10^{-18} \mathrm{~J}}{5^2}

\n

= \frac{-2.18 \times 10^{-18}}{25} \mathrm{~J}

\n

= -0.0872 \times 10^{-18} \mathrm{~J}

\n

= -8.72 \times 10^{-20} \mathrm{~J}

\n Final Answer for Part (i): The energy associated with the fifth orbit is

-8.72 \times 10^{-20} \mathrm{~J}

.

Part (ii)

Given: We need to find the radius of the fifth orbit (

n=5

) for a hydrogen atom. Radius of the first Bohr orbit,

a_0 = 52.9 \mathrm{~pm}

(or

0.529 \AA

).

To Find: Radius of the fifth orbit,

r_5

.

Formula: The radius of the

n^{th}

orbit in a hydrogen atom is given by:

r_n = a_0 \times n^2

Solution: For the fifth orbit,

n=5

.

r_5 = (52.9 \mathrm{~pm}) \times 5^2

\n

= 52.9 \times 25 \mathrm{~pm}

\n

= 1322.5 \mathrm{~pm}

\n To express the answer in meters:

1322.5 \mathrm{~pm} = 1322.5 \times 10^{-12} \mathrm{~m} = 1.3225 \times 10^{-9} \mathrm{~m} = 1.3225 \mathrm{~nm}

.

Final Answer for Part (ii): The radius of Bohr's fifth orbit for the hydrogen atom is

1322.5 \mathrm{~pm}

(or

1.3225 \mathrm{~nm}

).

Q17EXERCISES

2.17 Calculate the wavenumber for the longest wavelength transition in the Balmer series of atomic hydrogen.

Solution

Given: The transition is in the Balmer series of atomic hydrogen.

To Find: The wavenumber (

\bar{\nu}

) for the longest wavelength transition in this series.

Concept:

For the Balmer series, the electron transitions to the final energy level $n_f = 2$ .
The energy of a photon is inversely proportional to its wavelength ( $E = hc/\lambda$ ). Therefore, the longest wavelength ( $\lambda_{max}$ ) corresponds to the smallest energy transition.
The smallest energy transition in the Balmer series occurs from the next higher level, i.e., from $n_i = 3$ to $n_f = 2$ .

Formula: The wavenumber is given by the Rydberg formula:

\bar{\nu} = R_H \left( \frac{1}{n_f^2} - \frac{1}{n_i^2} \right)

where

R_H = 1.09677 \times 10^7 \mathrm{~m}^{-1}

.

Solution: For the longest wavelength transition in the Balmer series:

n_f = 2

n_i = 3

Substitute these values into the formula:

\bar{\nu} = 1.09677 \times 10^7 \mathrm{~m}^{-1} \left( \frac{1}{2^2} - \frac{1}{3^2} \right)

\n

= 1.09677 \times 10^7 \left( \frac{1}{4} - \frac{1}{9} \right)

\n

= 1.09677 \times 10^7 \left( \frac{9 - 4}{36} \right)

\n

= 1.09677 \times 10^7 \left( \frac{5}{36} \right)

\n

= 1.09677 \times 0.13888... \times 10^7 \mathrm{~m}^{-1}

\n

= 0.15233 \times 10^7 \mathrm{~m}^{-1} = 1.5233 \times 10^6 \mathrm{~m}^{-1}

\n Final Answer: The wavenumber for the longest wavelength transition in the Balmer series is

1.5233 \times 10^6 \mathrm{~m}^{-1}

.

Q18EXERCISES

2.18 What is the energy in joules, required to shift the electron of the hydrogen atom from the first Bohr orbit to the fifth Bohr orbit and what is the wavelength of the light emitted when the electron returns to the ground state? The ground state electron energy is $-2.18 \times 10^{-11} \mathrm{ergs}$ .

Solution

Given: Ground state (

n=1

) energy,

E_1 = -2.18 \times 10^{-11} \mathrm{~ergs}

. Conversion:

1 \mathrm{erg} = 10^{-7} \mathrm{~J}

. So,

E_1 = -2.18 \times 10^{-11} \times 10^{-7} \mathrm{~J} = -2.18 \times 10^{-18} \mathrm{~J}

. Planck's constant,

h = 6.626 \times 10^{-34} \mathrm{~J} \mathrm{~s}

. Speed of light,

c = 3.0 \times 10^8 \mathrm{~m} \mathrm{~s}^{-1}

.

Part 1: Energy required for transition from n=1 to n=5

To Find: Energy required (

\Delta E

) to shift the electron from

n_i = 1

to

n_f = 5

.

Formula: Energy of the

n^{th}

orbit,

E_n = \frac{E_1}{n^2}

. Energy required,

\Delta E = E_f - E_i = E_5 - E_1

.

Solution: First, calculate the energy of the fifth orbit,

E_5

.

E_5 = \frac{E_1}{5^2} = \frac{-2.18 \times 10^{-18} \mathrm{~J}}{25} = -0.0872 \times 10^{-18} \mathrm{~J} = -8.72 \times 10^{-20} \mathrm{~J}

\n Now, calculate the energy required for the transition:

\Delta E = E_5 - E_1 = (-8.72 \times 10^{-20} \mathrm{~J}) - (-2.18 \times 10^{-18} \mathrm{~J})

\n

= -0.0872 \times 10^{-18} \mathrm{~J} + 2.18 \times 10^{-18} \mathrm{~J}

\n

= (2.18 - 0.0872) \times 10^{-18} \mathrm{~J} = 2.0928 \times 10^{-18} \mathrm{~J}

\n Part 2: Wavelength of light emitted when electron returns to ground state

Given: The electron returns from

n_i = 5

to the ground state

n_f = 1

.

To Find: The wavelength (

\lambda

) of the emitted light.

Formula: The energy of the emitted photon is equal to the energy difference between the levels,

\Delta E = E_i - E_f

. The wavelength is given by

\lambda = \frac{hc}{\Delta E}

.

Solution: The energy released during this transition is the same as the energy absorbed in Part 1, but with an opposite sign. Energy of emitted photon,

\Delta E_{emitted} = 2.0928 \times 10^{-18} \mathrm{~J}

.

\lambda = \frac{hc}{\Delta E_{emitted}} = \frac{(6.626 \times 10^{-34} \mathrm{~J} \mathrm{~s}) \times (3.0 \times 10^8 \mathrm{~m} \mathrm{~s}^{-1})}{2.0928 \times 10^{-18} \mathrm{~J}}

\n

= \frac{19.878 \times 10^{-26}}{2.0928 \times 10^{-18}} \mathrm{~m}

\n

= 9.498 \times 10^{-8} \mathrm{~m} = 94.98 \mathrm{~nm}

\n Final Answer:

The energy required to shift the electron from the first to the fifth orbit is $2.0928 \times 10^{-18} \mathrm{~J}$ .
The wavelength of the light emitted when the electron returns to the ground state is $94.98 \mathrm{~nm}$ .

Q19EXERCISES

2.19 The electron energy in hydrogen atom is given by $E_n = (-2.18 \times 10^{-18})/n^2 \mathrm{~J}$ . Calculate the energy required to remove an electron completely from the $n=2$ orbit. What is the longest wavelength of light in cm that can be used to cause this transition?

Solution

Given: Energy formula for hydrogen atom:

E_n = \frac{-2.18 \times 10^{-18}}{n^2} \mathrm{~J}

. Initial orbit,

n_i = 2

. To remove an electron completely (ionisation), the final orbit is

n_f = \infty

. Planck's constant,

h = 6.626 \times 10^{-34} \mathrm{~J} \mathrm{~s}

. Speed of light,

c = 3.0 \times 10^8 \mathrm{~m} \mathrm{~s}^{-1}

.

Part 1: Energy required for the transition

To Find: Energy required (

\Delta E

) to remove the electron from

n=2

.

Formula: Energy required,

\Delta E = E_f - E_i = E_{\infty} - E_2

.

Solution: First, calculate the energies of the initial and final states:

E_2 = \frac{-2.18 \times 10^{-18}}{2^2} \mathrm{~J} = \frac{-2.18 \times 10^{-18}}{4} \mathrm{~J} = -0.545 \times 10^{-18} \mathrm{~J}

\n

E_{\infty} = \frac{-2.18 \times 10^{-18}}{\infty^2} \mathrm{~J} = 0 \mathrm{~J}

\n Now, calculate the energy required:

\Delta E = E_{\infty} - E_2 = 0 - (-0.545 \times 10^{-18} \mathrm{~J})

\n

= 5.45 \times 10^{-19} \mathrm{~J}

\n Part 2: Longest wavelength of light to cause this transition

To Find: The wavelength (

\lambda

) of light corresponding to this energy, in cm.

Concept: The energy of the photon must be equal to the energy required for the transition,

\Delta E

. The term 'longest wavelength' here refers to the specific wavelength corresponding to this exact energy transition. Any shorter wavelength would also cause the transition, providing the electron with extra kinetic energy.

Formula:

\Delta E = \frac{hc}{\lambda}

, so

\lambda = \frac{hc}{\Delta E}

.

Solution:

\lambda = \frac{(6.626 \times 10^{-34} \mathrm{~J} \mathrm{~s}) \times (3.0 \times 10^8 \mathrm{~m} \mathrm{~s}^{-1})}{5.45 \times 10^{-19} \mathrm{~J}}

\n

= \frac{19.878 \times 10^{-26}}{5.45 \times 10^{-19}} \mathrm{~m}

\n

= 3.647 \times 10^{-7} \mathrm{~m}

\n Now, convert the wavelength to cm:

1 \mathrm{~m} = 100 \mathrm{~cm}

\lambda = 3.647 \times 10^{-7} \times 100 \mathrm{~cm} = 3.647 \times 10^{-5} \mathrm{~cm}

\n Final Answer:

The energy required to remove the electron from the $n=2$ orbit is $5.45 \times 10^{-19} \mathrm{~J}$ .
The longest wavelength of light that can cause this transition is $3.647 \times 10^{-5} \mathrm{~cm}$ .

Q20EXERCISES

2.20 Calculate the wavelength of an electron moving with a velocity of $2.05 \times 10^7 \mathrm{~m} \mathrm{~s}^{-1}$ .

Solution

Given: Velocity of the electron,

v = 2.05 \times 10^7 \mathrm{~m} \mathrm{~s}^{-1}

. Mass of an electron,

m_e = 9.109 \times 10^{-31} \mathrm{~kg}

. Planck's constant,

h = 6.626 \times 10^{-34} \mathrm{~J} \mathrm{~s}

(or

\mathrm{kg} \mathrm{m}^2 \mathrm{s}^{-1}

).

To Find: The de Broglie wavelength (

\lambda

) of the electron.

Formula: The de Broglie wavelength is given by the equation:

\lambda = \frac{h}{mv}

Solution: Substitute the given values into the formula:

\lambda = \frac{6.626 \times 10^{-34} \mathrm{~kg} \mathrm{~m}^2 \mathrm{~s}^{-1}}{(9.109 \times 10^{-31} \mathrm{~kg}) \times (2.05 \times 10^7 \mathrm{~m} \mathrm{~s}^{-1})}

\n

= \frac{6.626 \times 10^{-34}}{18.67345 \times 10^{-24}} \mathrm{~m}

\n

= 0.3548 \times 10^{-10} \mathrm{~m}

\n

= 3.548 \times 10^{-11} \mathrm{~m}

\n This can also be expressed in picometers (pm):

3.548 \times 10^{-11} \mathrm{~m} = 35.48 \mathrm{~pm}

.

Final Answer: The wavelength of the electron is

3.548 \times 10^{-11} \mathrm{~m}

(or 35.48 pm).

Q21EXERCISES

2.21 The mass of an electron is $9.1 \times 10^{-31} \mathrm{~kg}$ . If its K.E. is $3.0 \times 10^{-25} \mathrm{~J}$ , calculate its wavelength.

Solution

Given: Mass of the electron,

m = 9.1 \times 10^{-31} \mathrm{~kg}

. Kinetic energy,

K.E. = 3.0 \times 10^{-25} \mathrm{~J}

. Planck's constant,

h = 6.626 \times 10^{-34} \mathrm{~J} \mathrm{~s}

.

To Find: The de Broglie wavelength (

\lambda

) of the electron.

Formulas:

Kinetic energy: $K.E. = \frac{1}{2}mv^2$ . We can find velocity, $v = \sqrt{\frac{2 \times K.E.}{m}}$ .
de Broglie wavelength: $\lambda = \frac{h}{mv}$ .

Alternatively, we can combine the formulas. Since momentum

p = mv

, then

p^2 = m^2v^2

. From the K.E. formula,

2m(K.E.) = m^2v^2 = p^2

. So,

p = \sqrt{2m(K.E.)}

. Therefore,

\lambda = \frac{h}{p} = \frac{h}{\sqrt{2m(K.E.)}}

.

Solution (using the combined formula):

\lambda = \frac{6.626 \times 10^{-34} \mathrm{~J} \mathrm{~s}}{\sqrt{2 \times (9.1 \times 10^{-31} \mathrm{~kg}) \times (3.0 \times 10^{-25} \mathrm{~J})}}

\nNote:

1 \mathrm{~J} = 1 \mathrm{~kg} \mathrm{~m}^2 \mathrm{~s}^{-2}

.

\lambda = \frac{6.626 \times 10^{-34}}{\sqrt{54.6 \times 10^{-56}}} \frac{\mathrm{J} \mathrm{s}}{\sqrt{\mathrm{kg} \cdot \mathrm{kg} \mathrm{m}^2 \mathrm{s}^{-2}}}

\n

= \frac{6.626 \times 10^{-34}}{\sqrt{54.6} \times 10^{-28}} \frac{\mathrm{kg} \mathrm{m}^2 \mathrm{s}^{-1}}{\mathrm{kg} \mathrm{m} \mathrm{s}^{-1}}

\n

= \frac{6.626 \times 10^{-34}}{7.389 \times 10^{-28}} \mathrm{~m}

\n

= 0.8967 \times 10^{-6} \mathrm{~m}

\n

= 8.967 \times 10^{-7} \mathrm{~m} = 896.7 \mathrm{~nm}

\n Solution (calculating velocity first):

v = \sqrt{\frac{2 \times 3.0 \times 10^{-25} \mathrm{~J}}{9.1 \times 10^{-31} \mathrm{~kg}}} = \sqrt{0.6593 \times 10^6} \mathrm{~m/s} = \sqrt{65.93 \times 10^4} \mathrm{~m/s} = 8.12 \times 10^2 \mathrm{~m/s}

\n

\lambda = \frac{h}{mv} = \frac{6.626 \times 10^{-34} \mathrm{~J} \mathrm{~s}}{(9.1 \times 10^{-31} \mathrm{~kg}) \times (812 \mathrm{~m/s})} = \frac{6.626 \times 10^{-34}}{7389.2 \times 10^{-31}} \mathrm{~m}

\n

= 0.0008967 \times 10^{-3} \mathrm{~m} = 8.967 \times 10^{-7} \mathrm{~m} = 896.7 \mathrm{~nm}

\n Final Answer: The wavelength of the electron is

896.7 \mathrm{~nm}

.

Q22EXERCISES

2.22 Which of the following are isoelectronic species i.e., those having the same number of electrons? $\mathrm{Na}^{+}, \mathrm{K}^{+}, \mathrm{Mg}^{2+}, \mathrm{Ca}^{2+}, \mathrm{S}^{2-}, \mathrm{Ar}$ .

Solution

Concept: Isoelectronic species are atoms or ions that have the same number of electrons. To find the number of electrons in an ion, we take the atomic number (Z) of the neutral atom and adjust for the charge. For a positive ion (cation), we subtract electrons. For a negative ion (anion), we add electrons.

Solution: Let's calculate the number of electrons for each species:

Na $^{+}$ :
- Atomic number of Na (Z) = 11.
- Charge is +1, so it has lost one electron.
- Number of electrons = $11 - 1 = 10$ .
K $^{+}$ :
- Atomic number of K (Z) = 19.
- Charge is +1, so it has lost one electron.
- Number of electrons = $19 - 1 = 18$ .
Mg $^{2+}$ :
- Atomic number of Mg (Z) = 12.
- Charge is +2, so it has lost two electrons.
- Number of electrons = $12 - 2 = 10$ .
Ca $^{2+}$ :
- Atomic number of Ca (Z) = 20.
- Charge is +2, so it has lost two electrons.
- Number of electrons = $20 - 2 = 18$ .
S $^{2-}$ :
- Atomic number of S (Z) = 16.
- Charge is -2, so it has gained two electrons.
- Number of electrons = $16 + 2 = 18$ .
Ar:
- Atomic number of Ar (Z) = 18.
- It is a neutral atom.
- Number of electrons = 18.

Grouping the isoelectronic species:

Species with 10 electrons: Na $^{+}$ , Mg $^{2+}$
Species with 18 electrons: K $^{+}$ , Ca $^{2+}$ , S $^{2-}$ , Ar

Final Answer: There are two groups of isoelectronic species:

Na $^{+}$ and Mg $^{2+}$ (both have 10 electrons).
K $^{+}$ , Ca $^{2+}$ , S $^{2-}$ , and Ar (all have 18 electrons).

Q23EXERCISES

2.23 (i) Write the electronic configurations of the following ions: (a) H $^-$ (b) Na $^+$ (c) O $^{2-}$ (d) F $^-$

(ii)

What are the atomic numbers of elements whose outermost electrons are represented by (a) 3s $^1$ (b) 2p $^3$ and (c) 3p $^5$ ?

(iii)

Which atoms are indicated by the following configurations ?

(a)

[He] 2s

^1

(b) [Ne] 3s

^2

3p

^3

(c) [Ar] 4s

^2

3d

^1

.

Solution

Part (i) Electronic configurations of ions:

(a) H $^-$ : Hydrogen (Z=1) gains one electron. Total electrons = 2. Configuration: $1s^2$

(b) Na $^+$ : Sodium (Z=11) loses one electron. Total electrons = 10. Configuration: $1s^2 2s^2 2p^6$

(c) O $^{2-}$ : Oxygen (Z=8) gains two electrons. Total electrons = 10. Configuration: $1s^2 2s^2 2p^6$

(d) F $^-$ : Fluorine (Z=9) gains one electron. Total electrons = 10. Configuration: $1s^2 2s^2 2p^6$

Part (ii) Atomic numbers from outermost electron configuration:

(a) 3s $^1$ : The configuration is

1s^2 2s^2 2p^6 3s^1

. Total electrons =

2+2+6+1 = 11

. For a neutral atom, Atomic Number (Z) = Number of electrons. So, Z = 11 (Sodium, Na).

(b) 2p $^3$ : The configuration is

1s^2 2s^2 2p^3

. Total electrons =

2+2+3 = 7

. For a neutral atom, Z = 7 (Nitrogen, N).

(c) 3p $^5$ : The configuration is

1s^2 2s^2 2p^6 3s^2 3p^5

. Total electrons =

2+2+6+2+5 = 17

. For a neutral atom, Z = 17 (Chlorine, Cl).

Part (iii) Identifying atoms from configurations:

(a) [He] 2s $^1$ : The element has the configuration of Helium plus one electron in the 2s orbital. Helium has 2 electrons. Total electrons =

2+1=3

. The element with Z=3 is Lithium (Li).

(b) [Ne] 3s $^2$ 3p $^3$ : The element has the configuration of Neon plus electrons in the 3rd shell. Neon has 10 electrons. Total electrons =

10+2+3=15

. The element with Z=15 is Phosphorus (P).

(c) [Ar] 4s $^2$ 3d $^1$ : The element has the configuration of Argon plus electrons in the 4th and 3rd shells. Argon has 18 electrons. Total electrons =

18+2+1=21

. The element with Z=21 is Scandium (Sc).

Q24EXERCISES

2.24 What is the lowest value of n that allows g orbitals to exist?

Solution

Concept: The values of the azimuthal quantum number,

l

, depend on the principal quantum number,

n

. For a given

n

, the possible values of

l

range from

0

to

n-1

.

The subshells are designated by letters corresponding to the value of

l

:

$l=0 \rightarrow s$ orbital
$l=1 \rightarrow p$ orbital
$l=2 \rightarrow d$ orbital
$l=3 \rightarrow f$ orbital
$l=4 \rightarrow g$ orbital

To Find: The lowest value of

n

for which a

g

orbital (

l=4

) can exist.

Solution: For a

g

orbital to exist, the value of the azimuthal quantum number must be

l=4

. According to the rule, the value of

l

must be less than

n

(i.e.,

l \le n-1

). So, for

l=4

, we must have:

4 \le n-1

\nAdding 1 to both sides:

5 \le n

This means the minimum or lowest possible integer value for

n

is 5.

Final Answer: The lowest value of

n

that allows

g

orbitals to exist is 5.

Q25EXERCISES

2.25 An electron is in one of the 3d orbitals. Give the possible values of n, l and m $_l$ for this electron.

Solution

Given: An electron is in a 3d orbital.

To Find: The possible values of the quantum numbers

n

,

l

, and

m_l

.

Concept: The notation for an orbital is given by

nl

, where

n

is the principal quantum number and the letter corresponds to the azimuthal quantum number

l

.

For a given $l$ , the magnetic quantum number $m_l$ can have values from $-l$ to $+l$ , including 0.

Solution: For a 3d orbital:

The number 3 represents the principal quantum number, $n$ . So, $n = 3$ .
The letter d represents the azimuthal quantum number, $l$ . The letters s, p, d, f correspond to $l=0, 1, 2, 3$ respectively. For a d-orbital, $l = 2$ .
The magnetic quantum number, $m_l$ , depends on $l$ . For $l=2$ , the possible values of $m_l$ are $-l, ..., 0, ..., +l$ . So, the possible values for $m_l$ are -2, -1, 0, +1, +2.

Final Answer: For an electron in a 3d orbital:

Principal quantum number, $n = 3$ .
Azimuthal quantum number, $l = 2$ .
Magnetic quantum number, $m_l$ , can be any of the following values: -2, -1, 0, +1, or +2.

Q26EXERCISES

2.26 An atom of an element contains 29 electrons and 35 neutrons. Deduce (i) the number of protons and (ii) the electronic configuration of the element.

Solution

Given: Number of electrons = 29 Number of neutrons = 35

Part (i) Number of protons

Concept: In a neutral atom, the number of protons is equal to the number of electrons.

Solution: Since the atom is neutral, the number of protons must equal the number of electrons. Number of protons = 29. The atomic number (Z) of the element is 29. The element with Z=29 is Copper (Cu).

Final Answer for Part (i): The number of protons is 29.

Part (ii) Electronic configuration of the element

Concept: Electrons are filled into orbitals in order of increasing energy (Aufbau principle). The order is generally

1s, 2s, 2p, 3s, 3p, 4s, 3d, ...

However, elements like Copper (Z=29) are exceptions to the standard filling order to achieve the extra stability of a completely filled d-subshell.

Solution: We need to fill 29 electrons into the orbitals. Following the Aufbau principle initially:

$1s^2$ (2 electrons)
$2s^2$ (4 electrons total)
$2p^6$ (10 electrons total)
$3s^2$ (12 electrons total)
$3p^6$ (18 electrons total)
$4s^2$ (20 electrons total)
The remaining 9 electrons would go into the 3d orbital, giving $3d^9$ .

This leads to the expected configuration:

1s^2 2s^2 2p^6 3s^2 3p^6 4s^2 3d^9

.

However, a completely filled (

d^{10}

) or half-filled (

d^5

) subshell is more stable. To achieve the more stable

3d^{10}

configuration, one electron from the 4s orbital shifts to the 3d orbital.

Therefore, the actual electronic configuration is:

1s^2 2s^2 2p^6 3s^2 3p^6 3d^{10} 4s^1

. This can also be written using the noble gas core notation: [Ar]

3d^{10} 4s^1

.

Final Answer for Part (ii): The electronic configuration of the element is

1s^2 2s^2 2p^6 3s^2 3p^6 3d^{10} 4s^1

or [Ar]

3d^{10} 4s^1

.

Q27EXERCISES

2.27 Give the number of electrons in the species H $_2^+$ , H $_2$ and O $_2^+$

Solution

Concept: To find the number of electrons in a molecular species, we sum the number of electrons from each constituent atom and then adjust for the overall charge. A positive charge means electrons have been lost, and a negative charge means electrons have been gained.

Solution:

H $_2^+$
- A neutral hydrogen atom (H) has 1 electron.
- A neutral H $_2$ molecule would have $1 + 1 = 2$ electrons.
- The species H $_2^+$ has a +1 charge, meaning it has lost one electron.
- Number of electrons in H $_2^+$ = $2 - 1 = 1$ .
H $_2$
- A neutral hydrogen atom (H) has 1 electron.
- The species H $_2$ is a neutral molecule containing two hydrogen atoms.
- Number of electrons in H $_2$ = $1 + 1 = 2$ .
O $_2^+$
- A neutral oxygen atom (O) has an atomic number of 8, so it has 8 electrons.
- A neutral O $_2$ molecule would have $8 + 8 = 16$ electrons.
- The species O $_2^+$ has a +1 charge, meaning it has lost one electron.
- Number of electrons in O $_2^+$ = $16 - 1 = 15$ .

Final Answer:

H $_2^+$ has 1 electron.
H $_2$ has 2 electrons.
O $_2^+$ has 15 electrons.

Q28EXERCISES

2.28 (i) An atomic orbital has n=3. What are the possible values of l and m $_l$ ?

(ii)

List the quantum numbers (m $_l$ and l) of electrons for 3d orbital.

(iii)

Which of the following orbitals are possible? 1p, 2s, 2p and 3f

Solution

Part (i)

Given: Principal quantum number,

n=3

.

Concept:

The azimuthal quantum number, $l$ , can have integer values from $0$ to $n-1$ .
The magnetic quantum number, $m_l$ , can have integer values from $-l$ to $+l$ , including 0.

Solution: For

n=3

, the possible values of

l

are

0, 1, 2

.

If $l=0$ (3s orbital), the only possible value for $m_l$ is 0.
If $l=1$ (3p orbitals), the possible values for $m_l$ are -1, 0, +1.
If $l=2$ (3d orbitals), the possible values for $m_l$ are -2, -1, 0, +1, +2.

Final Answer for Part (i): For

n=3

, the possible values are:

$l = 0, 1, 2$ .
For $l=0$ , $m_l = 0$ .
For $l=1$ , $m_l = -1, 0, +1$ .
For $l=2$ , $m_l = -2, -1, 0, +1, +2$ .

Part (ii)

Given: A 3d orbital.

Solution: For a 3d orbital, the principal quantum number

n=3

. The letter 'd' corresponds to the azimuthal quantum number

l=2

.

The value of $l$ is 2.
For $l=2$ , the possible values of $m_l$ are -2, -1, 0, +1, +2.

Final Answer for Part (ii): The quantum numbers are

l=2

and

m_l = -2, -1, 0, +1, +2

.

Part (iii)

Concept: An orbital is possible only if the value of

l

is less than

n

(i.e.,

l

can range from

0

to

n-1

).

Solution:

1p: For this orbital, $n=1$ and $l=1$ (since p corresponds to $l=1$ ). This is not possible because for $n=1$ , the only possible value for $l$ is 0.
2s: For this orbital, $n=2$ and $l=0$ . This is possible because for $n=2$ , $l$ can be 0 or 1.
2p: For this orbital, $n=2$ and $l=1$ . This is possible because for $n=2$ , $l$ can be 0 or 1.
3f: For this orbital, $n=3$ and $l=3$ (since f corresponds to $l=3$ ). This is not possible because for $n=3$ , the maximum possible value for $l$ is $n-1=2$ .

Final Answer for Part (iii): The possible orbitals are 2s and 2p. The orbitals 1p and 3f are not possible.

Q29EXERCISES

2.29 Using s, p, d notations, describe the orbital with the following quantum numbers.

(a)

n=1, l=0;

(b)

n=3; l=1

(c)

n=4; l=2;

(d)

n=4; l=3.

Solution

Concept: The notation for an atomic orbital is given by

nl

, where

n

is the principal quantum number and the letter represents the azimuthal quantum number,

l

. The letter designations are:

$l=0 \rightarrow s$
$l=1 \rightarrow p$
$l=2 \rightarrow d$
$l=3 \rightarrow f$

Solution: (a) n=1, l=0:

$n=1$
$l=0$ corresponds to the 's' subshell.
The orbital notation is 1s.

(b) n=3, l=1:

$n=3$
$l=1$ corresponds to the 'p' subshell.
The orbital notation is 3p.

(c) n=4, l=2:

$n=4$
$l=2$ corresponds to the 'd' subshell.
The orbital notation is 4d.

(d) n=4, l=3:

$n=4$
$l=3$ corresponds to the 'f' subshell.
The orbital notation is 4f.

Final Answer: (a) 1s (b) 3p (c) 4d (d) 4f

Q30EXERCISES

2.30 Explain, giving reasons, which of the following sets of quantum numbers are not possible.

(a)

n=0, l=0, m_l=0, m_s=+1/2

(b)

n=1, l=0, m_l=0, m_s=-1/2

(c)

n=1, l=1, m_l=0, m_s=+1/2

(d)

n=2, l=1, m_l=0, m_s=-1/2

(e)

n=3, l=3, m_l=-3, m_s=+1/2

(f)

n=3, l=1, m_l=0, m_s=+1/2

Solution

Rules for Quantum Numbers:

The principal quantum number ( $n$ ) must be a positive integer ( $n = 1, 2, 3, ...$ ).
The azimuthal quantum number ( $l$ ) must be an integer from $0$ to $n-1$ .
The magnetic quantum number ( $m_l$ ) must be an integer from $-l$ to $+l$ , including 0.
The spin quantum number ( $m_s$ ) can be either $+1/2$ or $-1/2$ .

Analysis of each set:

(a) $n=0, l=0, m_l=0, m_s=+1/2$

Not Possible.
Reason: The principal quantum number $n$ cannot be 0. It must be a positive integer.

(b) $n=1, l=0, m_l=0, m_s=-1/2$

Possible.
Reason: $n=1$ is valid. For $n=1$ , $l=0$ is valid. For $l=0$ , $m_l=0$ is valid. $m_s=-1/2$ is valid. This represents an electron in the 1s orbital.

(c) $n=1, l=1, m_l=0, m_s=+1/2$

Not Possible.
Reason: The value of $l$ must be less than $n$ . Here, $n=1$ and $l=1$ , which violates the rule $l \le n-1$ .

(d) $n=2, l=1, m_l=0, m_s=-1/2$

Possible.
Reason: $n=2$ is valid. For $n=2$ , $l=1$ is valid (since $l$ can be 0 or 1). For $l=1$ , $m_l=0$ is valid (since $m_l$ can be -1, 0, or +1). $m_s=-1/2$ is valid. This represents an electron in a 2p orbital.

(e) $n=3, l=3, m_l=-3, m_s=+1/2$

Not Possible.
Reason: The value of $l$ must be less than $n$ . Here, $n=3$ and $l=3$ , which violates the rule $l \le n-1$ .

(f) $n=3, l=1, m_l=0, m_s=+1/2$

Possible.
Reason: $n=3$ is valid. For $n=3$ , $l=1$ is valid (since $l$ can be 0, 1, or 2). For $l=1$ , $m_l=0$ is valid. $m_s=+1/2$ is valid. This represents an electron in a 3p orbital.

Final Answer: The sets of quantum numbers that are not possible are (a), (c), and (e).

Q31EXERCISES

2.31 How many electrons in an atom may have the following quantum numbers?

(a)

n=4, m_s = -1/2

(b)

n=3, l=0

Solution

Part (a) $n=4, m_s = -1/2$

Concept: First, we determine the total number of orbitals in the

n=4

shell. The total number of orbitals in a shell with principal quantum number

n

is

n^2

. Each orbital can hold a maximum of two electrons, one with spin up (

m_s = +1/2

) and one with spin down (

m_s = -1/2

). Therefore, half of the total electrons in a shell will have

m_s = -1/2

.

Solution: For

n=4

, the possible values of

l

are 0, 1, 2, and 3.

For $l=0$ (4s subshell): 1 orbital
For $l=1$ (4p subshell): 3 orbitals
For $l=2$ (4d subshell): 5 orbitals
For $l=3$ (4f subshell): 7 orbitals

Total number of orbitals for

n=4

=

1 + 3 + 5 + 7 = 16

orbitals. (This is consistent with the formula

n^2 = 4^2 = 16

).

Each of these 16 orbitals can accommodate one electron with

m_s = -1/2

. Therefore, the number of electrons with

n=4

and

m_s = -1/2

is 16.

Final Answer for Part (a): 16 electrons.

Part (b) $n=3, l=0$

Concept: The quantum numbers

n=3

and

l=0

define a specific subshell, which is the 3s subshell. We need to find the maximum number of electrons that can occupy this subshell.

Solution: The quantum numbers given are

n=3

and

l=0

. This corresponds to the 3s subshell. For

l=0

, the only possible value for the magnetic quantum number

m_l

is 0. This means there is only one orbital in the 3s subshell (the 3s orbital).

According to the Pauli Exclusion Principle, an orbital can hold a maximum of two electrons, and they must have opposite spins (

m_s = +1/2

and

m_s = -1/2

).

Therefore, the number of electrons that can have the quantum numbers

n=3

and

l=0

is 2.

Final Answer for Part (b): 2 electrons.

Q32EXERCISES

2.32 Show that the circumference of the Bohr orbit for the hydrogen atom is an integral multiple of the de Broglie wavelength associated with the electron revolving around the orbit.

Solution

To Show: The circumference of the Bohr orbit (

2\pi r

) is an integral multiple of the de Broglie wavelength (

\lambda

). That is,

2\pi r = n\lambda

, where

n

is an integer.

Proof: We will use two key postulates/equations:

Bohr's quantization condition for angular momentum: The angular momentum ( $mvr$ ) of an electron in a stationary orbit is quantized and is an integral multiple of $\frac{h}{2\pi}$ . $m_e v r = n \frac{h}{2\pi} \quad ... (1)$ where $n=1, 2, 3, ...$ , $m_e$ is the mass of the electron, $v$ is its velocity, and $r$ is the radius of the orbit.
de Broglie's wavelength equation: The wavelength ( $\lambda$ ) associated with a moving particle is given by: $\lambda = \frac{h}{m_e v} \quad ... (2)$

Now, let's rearrange Bohr's condition (Equation 1) to relate it to the circumference (

2\pi r

): From Equation (1):

(2\pi r) = n \left( \frac{h}{m_e v} \right) \quad ... (3)

Now, substitute the de Broglie wavelength expression (Equation 2) into Equation (3): We see that the term

\left( \frac{h}{m_e v} \right)

is exactly the de Broglie wavelength,

\lambda

.

Substituting

\lambda

into Equation (3), we get:

2\pi r = n\lambda

This equation shows that the circumference of the Bohr orbit (

2\pi r

) is an integral multiple (

n

) of the de Broglie wavelength (

\lambda

) of the electron revolving in that orbit.

Hence Shown.

Q33EXERCISES

2.33 What transition in the hydrogen spectrum would have the same wavelength as the Balmer transition $n=4$ to $n=2$ of He $^+$ spectrum ?

Solution

Given: Balmer transition in He

^+

spectrum from

n_i = 4

to

n_f = 2

. We need to find a transition in the H spectrum with the same wavelength.

Concept: The wavelength of a spectral line for a hydrogen-like species (like He

^+

) is given by the generalized Rydberg formula:

\frac{1}{\lambda} = Z^2 R_H \left( \frac{1}{n_f^2} - \frac{1}{n_i^2} \right)

where

Z

is the atomic number.

For He $^+$ , $Z=2$ .
For H, $Z=1$ .

Step 1: Calculate the wavenumber for the He $^+$ transition. For He

^+

,

Z=2

,

n_i=4

,

n_f=2

.

\frac{1}{\lambda_{He^+}} = 2^2 R_H \left( \frac{1}{2^2} - \frac{1}{4^2} \right)

\n

= 4 R_H \left( \frac{1}{4} - \frac{1}{16} \right)

\n

= 4 R_H \left( \frac{4-1}{16} \right) = 4 R_H \left( \frac{3}{16} \right)

\n

= R_H \frac{12}{16} = R_H \frac{3}{4}

\nSo,

\frac{1}{\lambda_{He^+}} = \frac{3R_H}{4}

.

Step 2: Find the transition in the H spectrum with the same wavenumber. We need to find

n_1

and

n_2

for Hydrogen (

Z=1

) such that:

\frac{1}{\lambda_H} = 1^2 R_H \left( \frac{1}{n_1^2} - \frac{1}{n_2^2} \right) = \frac{1}{\lambda_{He^+}} = \frac{3R_H}{4}

\nCancelling

R_H

from both sides:

\left( \frac{1}{n_1^2} - \frac{1}{n_2^2} \right) = \frac{3}{4}

\nWe can rewrite

\frac{3}{4}

as

\left( 1 - \frac{1}{4} \right)

or

\left( \frac{1}{1^2} - \frac{1}{2^2} \right)

.

\frac{1}{n_1^2} - \frac{1}{n_2^2} = \frac{1}{1^2} - \frac{1}{2^2}

\nBy comparing the terms, we can see that this equation is satisfied if:

n_1 = 1

(final state)

n_2 = 2

(initial state)

This transition corresponds to the electron moving from the

n=2

state to the

n=1

state in the hydrogen atom. This is a line in the Lyman series.

Final Answer: The transition from

n=2

to

n=1

in the hydrogen spectrum would have the same wavelength as the Balmer transition

n=4

to

n=2

of the He

^+

spectrum.

Q34EXERCISES

2.34 Calculate the energy required for the process He $^+$ (g) $\rightarrow$ He $^{2+}$ (g) + e $^-$ The ionization energy for the H atom in the ground state is $2.18 \times 10^{-18} \mathrm{~J} \text{ atom}^{-1}$

Solution

Given: The process is the ionisation of He

^+

, which is a hydrogen-like species. Ionisation energy of H atom in the ground state (

n=1

) is

2.18 \times 10^{-18} \mathrm{~J} \text{ atom}^{-1}

.

Concept: The energy of an electron in the

n^{th}

orbit of a hydrogen-like species is given by the formula:

E_n = -2.18 \times 10^{-18} \left( \frac{Z^2}{n^2} \right) \mathrm{~J} \text{ atom}^{-1}

where

Z

is the atomic number.

The ionisation energy is the energy required to remove the electron from its ground state (

n=1

) to infinity (

n=\infty

). Ionisation Energy (I.E.) =

E_{\infty} - E_1 = 0 - E_1 = -E_1

. So, I.E. =

2.18 \times 10^{-18} \left( \frac{Z^2}{1^2} \right) = (2.18 \times 10^{-18}) Z^2 \mathrm{~J} \text{ atom}^{-1}

.

Solution: For the hydrogen atom (H),

Z=1

. Its ionisation energy is given as: I.E.

_{(H)} = (2.18 \times 10^{-18}) \times 1^2 = 2.18 \times 10^{-18} \mathrm{~J} \text{ atom}^{-1}

. This matches the given value.

For the helium ion (He

^+

), the atomic number is

Z=2

. He

^+

has only one electron, which resides in the ground state (

n=1

). The process He

^+

(g)

\rightarrow

He

^{2+}

(g) + e

^-

represents the ionisation of this single electron.

Using the formula for ionisation energy: I.E.

_{(He^+)} = (2.18 \times 10^{-18}) Z^2

= (2.18 \times 10^{-18} \mathrm{~J}) \times 2^2

\n

= (2.18 \times 10^{-18}) \times 4 \mathrm{~J}

\n

= 8.72 \times 10^{-18} \mathrm{~J} \text{ atom}^{-1}

\n Final Answer: The energy required for the process is

8.72 \times 10^{-18} \mathrm{~J}

.

Q35EXERCISES

2.35 If the diameter of a carbon atom is 0.15 nm, calculate the number of carbon atoms which can be placed side by side in a straight line across length of scale of length 20 cm long.

Solution

Given: Diameter of a carbon atom =

0.15 \mathrm{~nm}

. Length of the scale =

20 \mathrm{~cm}

.

To Find: Number of carbon atoms that can be placed in a line of 20 cm.

Concept: To solve this, we need to have both lengths in the same unit. We will convert both to meters. Number of atoms =

\frac{\text{Total length}}{\text{Diameter of one atom}}

.

Solution: Step 1: Convert units to meters. Diameter of carbon atom =

0.15 \mathrm{~nm} = 0.15 \times 10^{-9} \mathrm{~m}

. Length of scale =

20 \mathrm{~cm} = 20 \times 10^{-2} \mathrm{~m} = 0.2 \mathrm{~m}

.

Step 2: Calculate the number of atoms.

\text{Number of atoms} = \frac{0.2 \mathrm{~m}}{0.15 \times 10^{-9} \mathrm{~m}}

\n

= \frac{0.2}{0.15} \times 10^9

\n

= 1.333... \times 10^9

\n Final Answer: The number of carbon atoms that can be placed side by side is approximately

1.33 \times 10^9

.

Q36EXERCISES

2.36 $2 \times 10^8$ atoms of carbon are arranged side by side. Calculate the radius of carbon atom if the length of this arrangement is 2.4 cm.

Solution

Given: Number of carbon atoms =

2 \times 10^8

. Total length of the arrangement =

2.4 \mathrm{~cm}

. The atoms are arranged side by side.

To Find: The radius of a carbon atom.

Concept: When atoms are arranged side by side in a line, the total length is the number of atoms multiplied by the diameter of one atom. Total length = Number of atoms

\times

Diameter. Radius = Diameter / 2.

Solution: Step 1: Calculate the diameter of one carbon atom. Diameter =

\frac{\text{Total length}}{\text{Number of atoms}}

\text{Diameter} = \frac{2.4 \mathrm{~cm}}{2 \times 10^8}

\n

= 1.2 \times 10^{-8} \mathrm{~cm}

\n Step 2: Calculate the radius of the carbon atom. Radius =

\frac{\text{Diameter}}{2}

\text{Radius} = \frac{1.2 \times 10^{-8} \mathrm{~cm}}{2}

\n

= 0.6 \times 10^{-8} \mathrm{~cm} = 6.0 \times 10^{-9} \mathrm{~cm}

\n We can also express the radius in other units like meters or picometers: In meters:

6.0 \times 10^{-9} \mathrm{~cm} = 6.0 \times 10^{-11} \mathrm{~m}

. In picometers:

6.0 \times 10^{-11} \mathrm{~m} = 60 \mathrm{~pm}

.

Final Answer: The radius of a carbon atom is

0.6 \times 10^{-8} \mathrm{~cm}

(or

60 \mathrm{~pm}

).

Q37EXERCISES

2.37 The diameter of zinc atom is 2.6 Å. Calculate (a) radius of zinc atom in pm and (b) number of atoms present in a length of 1.6 cm if the zinc atoms are arranged side by side lengthwise.

Solution

Given: Diameter of zinc atom =

2.6 \AA

.

Part (a) Radius of zinc atom in pm

To Find: Radius of zinc atom in picometers (pm).

Concept: Radius = Diameter / 2. Unit conversions:

1 \AA = 10^{-10} \mathrm{~m}

and

1 \mathrm{~pm} = 10^{-12} \mathrm{~m}

. So,

1 \AA = 100 \mathrm{~pm}

.

Solution: First, calculate the radius in Angstroms (Å): Radius =

\frac{2.6 \AA}{2} = 1.3 \AA

.

Now, convert the radius to picometers: Radius in pm =

1.3 \AA \times 100 \mathrm{~pm}/\AA = 130 \mathrm{~pm}

.

Final Answer for Part (a): The radius of a zinc atom is 130 pm.

Part (b) Number of atoms in a length of 1.6 cm

Given: Total length =

1.6 \mathrm{~cm}

. Diameter of one zinc atom =

2.6 \AA

.

To Find: Number of atoms in the given length.

Concept: We need to have both lengths in the same unit. Number of atoms =

\frac{\text{Total length}}{\text{Diameter of one atom}}

.

Solution: Step 1: Convert units to be consistent (e.g., to cm). Diameter =

2.6 \AA = 2.6 \times 10^{-8} \mathrm{~cm}

. Total length =

1.6 \mathrm{~cm}

.

Step 2: Calculate the number of atoms.

\text{Number of atoms} = \frac{1.6 \mathrm{~cm}}{2.6 \times 10^{-8} \mathrm{~cm}}

\n

= \frac{1.6}{2.6} \times 10^8

\n

= 0.61538 \times 10^8

\n

= 6.154 \times 10^7 \text{ atoms}

\n Final Answer for Part (b): The number of zinc atoms present in a length of 1.6 cm is

6.154 \times 10^7

.

Q38EXERCISES

2.38 A certain particle carries $2.5 \times 10^{-16} \mathrm{C}$ of static electric charge. Calculate the number of electrons present in it.

Solution

Given: Total charge on the particle,

q = 2.5 \times 10^{-16} \mathrm{C}

. Charge of a single electron,

e = 1.602 \times 10^{-19} \mathrm{C}

. (We use the magnitude of the charge).

To Find: The number of electrons,

n

, corresponding to the total charge.

Concept: The total charge on an object is quantized and is an integral multiple of the elementary charge (charge of one electron).

q = n \times e

.

Solution: We can find the number of electrons by dividing the total charge by the charge of a single electron.

n = \frac{q}{e}

\n

= \frac{2.5 \times 10^{-16} \mathrm{C}}{1.602 \times 10^{-19} \mathrm{C}}

\n

= \frac{2.5}{1.602} \times 10^3

\n

= 1.5605 \times 10^3 = 1560.5

\n Since the number of electrons must be an integer, the charge carried by the particle is not an exact multiple of the elementary charge, which is unusual in macroscopic scenarios but can be a result of measurement uncertainties or the problem's hypothetical nature. However, if we must provide an integer answer, we would typically round to the nearest whole number. Let's re-examine the problem. It asks to calculate the number of electrons. The fact that the result is not an integer suggests the charge is either a deficit or excess of electrons. If the charge is negative, it's an excess. If positive, a deficit. The question doesn't specify the sign of the charge. Assuming the question implies the charge is due to a deficit or excess of electrons, we can calculate the number of elementary charge units. Let's assume the question implies the charge is due to an excess of electrons (negative charge). Number of electrons = 1560.5. As number of electrons must be integer, there might be a typo in the question's values. Based on the given numbers, the result is 1560.5. Let us round it to nearest integer. Number of electrons

\approx 1561

.

However, it's more accurate to state the calculated value.

Final Answer: The number of elementary charge units is

1.56 \times 10^3

. This corresponds to approximately 1561 electrons. The non-integer result suggests the given charge value might be an approximation.

Q39EXERCISES

2.39 In Milikan's experiment, static electric charge on the oil drops has been obtained by shining X-rays. If the static electric charge on the oil drop is $-1.282 \times 10^{-18} \mathrm{C}$ , calculate the number of electrons present on it.

Solution

Given: Total charge on the oil drop,

q = -1.282 \times 10^{-18} \mathrm{C}

. Charge of a single electron,

e = -1.602 \times 10^{-19} \mathrm{C}

.

To Find: The number of electrons,

n

, present on the oil drop.

Concept: The total charge on an oil drop is an integral multiple of the elementary charge of an electron.

q = n \times e

.

Solution: We can find the number of electrons by dividing the total charge by the charge of a single electron.

n = \frac{q}{e}

\n

= \frac{-1.282 \times 10^{-18} \mathrm{C}}{-1.602 \times 10^{-19} \mathrm{C}}

\n

= \frac{1.282}{1.602} \times 10^1

\n

= 0.80025 \times 10

\n

= 8.0025

\n Since the number of electrons must be an integer, the closest integer value is 8. The slight deviation from a whole number is likely due to experimental measurement errors.

Final Answer: The number of electrons present on the oil drop is 8.

Q40EXERCISES

2.40 In Rutherford's experiment, generally the thin foil of heavy atoms, like gold, platinum etc. have been used to be bombarded by the $\alpha$ -particles. If the thin foil of light atoms like aluminium etc. is used, what difference would be observed from the above results?

Solution

Concept: Rutherford's alpha-particle scattering experiment demonstrated the existence of a small, dense, positively charged nucleus. The scattering (deflection) of the positively charged

\alpha

-particles is due to the electrostatic repulsion from the positively charged nucleus. The magnitude of this repulsive force depends on the magnitude of the positive charge on the nucleus.

Comparison:

Heavy Atoms (Gold, Platinum): These elements have a high atomic number (Z), meaning their nuclei have a large positive charge. For Gold, Z=79. This large positive charge creates a strong electric field, leading to significant repulsion and noticeable deflection of the $\alpha$ -particles. A very small fraction of $\alpha$ -particles even experience large-angle scattering ( $>90^\circ$ ) or are deflected back ( $180^\circ$ ).
Light Atoms (Aluminium): Aluminium has a much lower atomic number (Z=13). Its nucleus has a significantly smaller positive charge compared to gold.

Observed Differences: If a thin foil of a light atom like aluminium is used instead of gold:

Less Deflection: The repulsive force between the aluminium nucleus and the $\alpha$ -particle would be much weaker. As a result, the number of $\alpha$ -particles deflected at large angles would be considerably less.
Higher Penetration: A greater number of $\alpha$ -particles would pass through the foil either undeflected or with very small deflections.
Faster $\alpha$ -particles might not be deflected: A fast-moving $\alpha$ -particle might be able to penetrate the foil and pass very close to the lighter nucleus without being significantly deflected, as the time of interaction and the repulsive force would be smaller.
Possibility of Nucleus Recoil: The aluminium nucleus is much lighter than a gold nucleus. A direct collision from a high-energy $\alpha$ -particle could potentially cause the aluminium nucleus itself to recoil or be knocked away, which is not observed with the much heavier gold nucleus.

Conclusion: The overall scattering effect would be much less pronounced with a lighter element. While the qualitative conclusion (existence of a nucleus) would still hold, the quantitative results, especially the number of particles scattered at large angles, would be significantly reduced.

Q41EXERCISES

2.41 Symbols ${ }_{35}^{79} \mathrm{Br}$ and ${ }^{79} \mathrm{Br}$ can be written, whereas symbols ${ }_{79}^{35} \mathrm{Br}$ and ${ }^{35} \mathrm{Br}$ are not acceptable. Answer briefly.

Solution

Explanation:

Convention for Atomic Symbols: The standard notation for an isotope is ${ }_{Z}^{A} \mathrm{X}$ , where $X$ is the element symbol, $A$ is the mass number (protons + neutrons), and $Z$ is the atomic number (protons).
Why ${ }_{35}^{79} \mathrm{Br}$ is correct:
- The element Bromine (Br) is defined by its atomic number, which is always 35. So, $Z=35$ .
- The mass number $A=79$ specifies a particular isotope of bromine.
- This notation is complete and correct.
Why ${ }^{79} \mathrm{Br}$ is acceptable:
- The symbol 'Br' itself uniquely identifies the element as Bromine, which means its atomic number $Z$ must be 35. The atomic number is redundant information if the element symbol is given.
- Therefore, it is common and acceptable to write just the mass number, ${ }^{79} \mathrm{Br}$ , to specify the isotope.
Why ${ }_{79}^{35} \mathrm{Br}$ is not acceptable:
- This symbol incorrectly assigns an atomic number of $Z=79$ to Bromine (Br). The element with $Z=79$ is Gold (Au), not Bromine.
- It also assigns a mass number of $A=35$ , which is less than the atomic number, implying a negative number of neutrons ( $35 - 79 = -44$ ), which is physically impossible.
Why ${ }^{35} \mathrm{Br}$ is not acceptable:
- This symbol represents an isotope of Bromine ( $Z=35$ ) with a mass number of $A=35$ . This would mean the nucleus contains 35 protons and $35 - 35 = 0$ neutrons. While theoretically possible, the lightest known stable isotope of Bromine is ${ }^{79} \mathrm{Br}$ . An isotope like ${ }^{35} \mathrm{Br}$ would be extremely unstable and does not exist in nature. More importantly, the mass number is typically greater than or equal to the atomic number for all known isotopes (except for protium, ${ }_{1}^{1} \mathrm{H}$ ). The symbol is chemically and physically unrealistic.

Final Answer: The atomic number of an element is fixed (35 for Br). Therefore, specifying it is optional if the symbol is given. However, assigning an incorrect atomic number (

{ }_{79}^{35} \mathrm{Br}

) or an impossible mass number (

{ }^{35} \mathrm{Br}

) is not acceptable.

Q42EXERCISES

2.42 An element with mass number 81 contains 31.7% more neutrons as compared to protons. Assign the atomic symbol.

Solution

Given: Mass number,

A = 81

. Number of neutrons is 31.7% more than the number of protons.

Let: Number of protons =

p

Number of neutrons =

n

Formulas:

Mass number, $A = p + n$ .
From the given condition: $n = p + 0.317p = 1.317p$ .

Solution: We have a system of two equations:

$p + n = 81$
$n = 1.317p$

Substitute the second equation into the first:

p + (1.317p) = 81

\n

2.317p = 81

\n

p = \frac{81}{2.317} \approx 34.959

\n Since the number of protons must be a whole number, we round it to the nearest integer. Number of protons,

p = 35

.

The atomic number,

Z

, is the number of protons. So,

Z=35

. The element with atomic number 35 is Bromine (Br).

Now, let's verify the number of neutrons: Number of neutrons,

n = A - p = 81 - 35 = 46

.

Let's check if the percentage condition is met: Percentage difference =

\frac{n - p}{p} \times 100\%

= \frac{46 - 35}{35} \times 100\% = \frac{11}{35} \times 100\% \approx 31.43\%

\nThis is very close to the given 31.7%, so our assignment is correct.

Assign the atomic symbol: The symbol is written as

{ }_{Z}^{A} \mathrm{X}

.

Z=35

,

A=81

,

X = \mathrm{Br}

.

Final Answer: The atomic symbol is

{ }_{35}^{81} \mathrm{Br}

.

Q43EXERCISES

2.43 An ion with mass number 37 possesses one unit of negative charge. If the ion conatins 11.1% more neutrons than the electrons, find the symbol of the ion.

Solution

Given: Mass number,

A = 37

. Charge of the ion = -1. The ion has 11.1% more neutrons than electrons.

Let: Number of electrons =

e

Number of neutrons =

n

Number of protons =

p

Formulas and Relations:

Since the charge is -1, the ion has one more electron than protons: $e = p + 1$ .
From the given condition: $n = e + 0.111e = 1.111e$ .
Mass number, $A = p + n = 37$ .

Solution: We have a system of equations:

$p = e - 1$
$n = 1.111e$
$p + n = 37$

Substitute equations (1) and (2) into equation (3):

(e - 1) + (1.111e) = 37

\n

2.111e - 1 = 37

\n

2.111e = 38

\n

e = \frac{38}{2.111} \approx 18.0009

\n Since the number of electrons must be an integer, we take

e=18

.

Now, we can find the number of protons and neutrons:

Number of protons, $p = e - 1 = 18 - 1 = 17$ .
Number of neutrons, $n = 1.111e = 1.111 \times 18 \approx 19.998$ . We take $n=20$ .

Let's verify the mass number:

A = p + n = 17 + 20 = 37

. This matches the given mass number. Let's also verify the percentage condition with the integer values: Percentage difference =

\frac{n - e}{e} \times 100\% = \frac{20 - 18}{18} \times 100\% = \frac{2}{18} \times 100\% = 11.11...\%

. This matches the given percentage.

Assign the symbol of the ion:

The number of protons, $p=17$ , determines the element. The element with atomic number $Z=17$ is Chlorine (Cl).
The mass number is $A=37$ .
The charge is -1.

The symbol is written as

{ }_{Z}^{A} \mathrm{X}^{\text{charge}}

.

Final Answer: The symbol of the ion is

{ }_{17}^{37} \mathrm{Cl}^{-}

.

Q44EXERCISES

2.44 An ion with mass number 56 contains 3 units of positive charge and 30.4% more neutrons than electrons. Assign the symbol to this ion.

Solution

Given: Mass number,

A = 56

. Charge of the ion = +3. The ion has 30.4% more neutrons than electrons.

Let: Number of electrons =

e

Number of neutrons =

n

Number of protons =

p

Formulas and Relations:

Since the charge is +3, the ion has three fewer electrons than protons: $e = p - 3$ .
From the given condition: $n = e + 0.304e = 1.304e$ .
Mass number, $A = p + n = 56$ .

Solution: We have a system of equations:

$p = e + 3$
$n = 1.304e$
$p + n = 56$

Substitute equations (1) and (2) into equation (3):

(e + 3) + (1.304e) = 56

\n

2.304e + 3 = 56

\n

2.304e = 53

\n

e = \frac{53}{2.304} \approx 22.99

\n Since the number of electrons must be an integer, we take

e=23

.

Now, we can find the number of protons and neutrons:

Number of protons, $p = e + 3 = 23 + 3 = 26$ .
Number of neutrons, $n = 1.304e = 1.304 \times 23 \approx 29.992$ . We take $n=30$ .

Let's verify the mass number:

A = p + n = 26 + 30 = 56

. This matches the given mass number. Let's also verify the percentage condition with the integer values: Percentage difference =

\frac{n - e}{e} \times 100\% = \frac{30 - 23}{23} \times 100\% = \frac{7}{23} \times 100\% \approx 30.43\%

. This matches the given percentage.

Assign the symbol to this ion:

The number of protons, $p=26$ , determines the element. The element with atomic number $Z=26$ is Iron (Fe).
The mass number is $A=56$ .
The charge is +3.

The symbol is written as

{ }_{Z}^{A} \mathrm{X}^{\text{charge}}

.

Final Answer: The symbol of the ion is

{ }_{26}^{56} \mathrm{Fe}^{3+}

.

Q45EXERCISES

2.45 Arrange the following type of radiations in increasing order of frequency: (a) radiation from microwave oven (b) amber light from traffic signal (c) radiation from FM radio (d) cosmic rays from outer space and (e) X-rays.

Solution

Concept: The electromagnetic spectrum arranges different types of radiation in order of their frequency (or wavelength). Frequency and energy increase together, while wavelength decreases. The general order of the electromagnetic spectrum from lowest frequency to highest frequency is: Radio waves < Microwaves < Infrared < Visible light < Ultraviolet < X-rays < Gamma rays < Cosmic rays.

Analysis of the given radiations: (a) Radiation from microwave oven: This is microwave radiation. (b) Amber light from traffic signal: This is a form of visible light. (c) Radiation from FM radio: This is a type of radio wave. FM radio waves have higher frequency than AM radio waves, but are still in the radio wave region. (d) Cosmic rays from outer space: These are extremely high-energy, high-frequency radiations, even higher than gamma rays. (e) X-rays: These are high-frequency radiations, located between ultraviolet and gamma rays.

Ordering the radiations:

Lowest Frequency: FM radio waves (Radio waves).
Next: Microwave oven radiation (Microwaves).
Next: Amber light (Visible light).
Next: X-rays.
Highest Frequency: Cosmic rays.

Arrangement in increasing order of frequency: (c) radiation from FM radio < (a) radiation from microwave oven < (b) amber light from traffic signal < (e) X-rays < (d) cosmic rays from outer space.

Final Answer: The radiations in increasing order of frequency are: Radiation from FM radio < Radiation from microwave oven < Amber light from traffic signal < X-rays < Cosmic rays from outer space.

Q46EXERCISES

2.46 Nitrogen laser produces a radiation at a wavelength of 337.1 nm. If the number of photons emitted is $5.6 \times 10^{24}$ , calculate the power of this laser.

Solution

Given: Wavelength of radiation,

\lambda = 337.1 \mathrm{~nm} = 337.1 \times 10^{-9} \mathrm{~m}

. Number of photons emitted,

n = 5.6 \times 10^{24}

. Planck's constant,

h = 6.626 \times 10^{-34} \mathrm{~J} \mathrm{~s}

. Speed of light,

c = 3.0 \times 10^8 \mathrm{~m} \mathrm{~s}^{-1}

.

To Find: The power of the laser. Power is the total energy emitted per unit time. The question does not specify a time duration. Typically, laser power is given in Watts (J/s). The number of photons given is likely the number emitted per second. Let's assume this is the rate of emission, i.e.,

5.6 \times 10^{24}

photons/second.

Formula: Energy of one photon,

E_{photon} = \frac{hc}{\lambda}

. Total energy emitted,

E_{total} = n \times E_{photon}

. Power,

P = \frac{E_{total}}{\text{time}}

. If the number of photons is per second, then Power =

E_{total}

(in Joules per second, or Watts).

Solution: Step 1: Calculate the energy of a single photon.

E_{photon} = \frac{(6.626 \times 10^{-34} \mathrm{~J} \mathrm{~s}) \times (3.0 \times 10^8 \mathrm{~m} \mathrm{~s}^{-1})}{337.1 \times 10^{-9} \mathrm{~m}}

\n

= \frac{19.878 \times 10^{-26}}{337.1 \times 10^{-9}} \mathrm{~J}

\n

= 0.05896 \times 10^{-17} \mathrm{~J} = 5.896 \times 10^{-19} \mathrm{~J}

\n Step 2: Calculate the total energy emitted (assuming per second).

E_{total} = (\text{Number of photons}) \times (\text{Energy per photon})

\n

= (5.6 \times 10^{24}) \times (5.896 \times 10^{-19} \mathrm{~J})

\n

= 33.0176 \times 10^5 \mathrm{~J}

\n

= 3.30176 \times 10^6 \mathrm{~J}

\n Step 3: Determine the power. Assuming the number of photons was emitted per second, the power of the laser is the total energy per second. Power =

3.30176 \times 10^6 \mathrm{~J/s} = 3.30176 \times 10^6 \mathrm{~W}

(Megawatts).

Final Answer: Assuming the number of photons emitted is per second, the power of the laser is

3.30 \times 10^6 \mathrm{~W}

or 3.30 MW.

Q47EXERCISES

2.47 Neon gas is generally used in the sign boards. If it emits strongly at 616 nm, calculate (a) the frequency of emission, (b) distance traveled by this radiation in 30 s (c) energy of quantum and (d) number of quanta present if it produces 2 J of energy.

Solution

Given: Wavelength of emission,

\lambda = 616 \mathrm{~nm} = 616 \times 10^{-9} \mathrm{~m}

. Speed of light,

c = 3.0 \times 10^8 \mathrm{~m} \mathrm{~s}^{-1}

. Planck's constant,

h = 6.626 \times 10^{-34} \mathrm{~J} \mathrm{~s}

.

(a) Frequency of emission ( $\nu$ )

Formula:

\nu = \frac{c}{\lambda}

Solution:

\nu = \frac{3.0 \times 10^8 \mathrm{~m} \mathrm{~s}^{-1}}{616 \times 10^{-9} \mathrm{~m}}

\n

= 0.00487 \times 10^{17} \mathrm{~s}^{-1} = 4.87 \times 10^{14} \mathrm{~Hz}

\n Final Answer for (a): The frequency of emission is

4.87 \times 10^{14} \mathrm{~Hz}

.

(b) Distance traveled by this radiation in 30 s

Formula: Distance = Speed

\times

Time

Solution: Distance =

(3.0 \times 10^8 \mathrm{~m} \mathrm{~s}^{-1}) \times (30 \mathrm{~s})

= 90 \times 10^8 \mathrm{~m} = 9.0 \times 10^9 \mathrm{~m}

\n Final Answer for (b): The distance traveled is

9.0 \times 10^9 \mathrm{~m}

.

(c) Energy of quantum (E)

Formula:

E = h\nu

Solution:

E = (6.626 \times 10^{-34} \mathrm{~J} \mathrm{~s}) \times (4.87 \times 10^{14} \mathrm{~s}^{-1})

\n

= 32.27 \times 10^{-20} \mathrm{~J} = 3.227 \times 10^{-19} \mathrm{~J}

\n Final Answer for (c): The energy of one quantum is

3.227 \times 10^{-19} \mathrm{~J}

.

(d) Number of quanta present if it produces 2 J of energy

Given: Total energy,

E_{total} = 2 \mathrm{~J}

.

Formula: Number of quanta =

\frac{\text{Total energy}}{\text{Energy of one quantum}}

Solution: Number of quanta =

\frac{2 \mathrm{~J}}{3.227 \times 10^{-19} \mathrm{~J/quantum}}

= 0.6197 \times 10^{19} \text{ quanta} = 6.197 \times 10^{18} \text{ quanta}

\n Final Answer for (d): The number of quanta is

6.197 \times 10^{18}

.

Q48EXERCISES

2.48 In astronomical observations, signals observed from the distant stars are generally weak. If the photon detector receives a total of $3.15 \times 10^{-18} \mathrm{~J}$ from the radiations of 600 nm, calculate the number of photons received by the detector.

Solution

Given: Total energy received,

E_{total} = 3.15 \times 10^{-18} \mathrm{~J}

. Wavelength of radiation,

\lambda = 600 \mathrm{~nm} = 600 \times 10^{-9} \mathrm{~m}

. Planck's constant,

h = 6.626 \times 10^{-34} \mathrm{~J} \mathrm{~s}

. Speed of light,

c = 3.0 \times 10^8 \mathrm{~m} \mathrm{~s}^{-1}

.

To Find: Number of photons received by the detector.

Formula: Energy of one photon,

E_{photon} = \frac{hc}{\lambda}

. Number of photons =

\frac{\text{Total energy}}{\text{Energy of one photon}}

.

Solution: Step 1: Calculate the energy of a single photon.

E_{photon} = \frac{(6.626 \times 10^{-34} \mathrm{~J} \mathrm{~s}) \times (3.0 \times 10^8 \mathrm{~m} \mathrm{~s}^{-1})}{600 \times 10^{-9} \mathrm{~m}}

\n

= \frac{19.878 \times 10^{-26}}{600 \times 10^{-9}} \mathrm{~J}

\n

= 0.03313 \times 10^{-17} \mathrm{~J} = 3.313 \times 10^{-19} \mathrm{~J}

\n Step 2: Calculate the number of photons.

\text{Number of photons} = \frac{3.15 \times 10^{-18} \mathrm{~J}}{3.313 \times 10^{-19} \mathrm{~J/photon}}

\n

= \frac{3.15}{0.3313} \text{ photons}

\n

= 9.508 \text{ photons}

\n Since the number of photons must be an integer, the detector has received 9 or 10 photons. The slight non-integer value is due to the precision of the given data.

Final Answer: The detector received approximately 10 photons.

Q49EXERCISES

2.49 Lifetimes of the molecules in the excited states are often measured by using pulsed radiation source of duration nearly in the nano second range. If the radiation source has the duration of 2 ns and the number of photons emitted during the pulse source is $2.5 \times 10^{15}$ , calculate the energy of the source.

Solution

This question is incomplete as stated in the textbook. To calculate the energy of the source, we need to know the energy of each photon, which requires either the frequency (

\nu

) or the wavelength (

\lambda

) of the radiation. The duration of the pulse (2 ns) is information about the rate of energy delivery (power), but not the total energy itself without knowing the energy per photon.

Let's assume a typical wavelength for such an experiment, for example, a nitrogen laser with $\lambda = 337.1 \mathrm{~nm}$ , to demonstrate the calculation.

Assumed Given: Wavelength,

\lambda = 337.1 \mathrm{~nm} = 337.1 \times 10^{-9} \mathrm{~m}

. Number of photons emitted,

n = 2.5 \times 10^{15}

. Pulse duration,

t = 2 \mathrm{~ns} = 2 \times 10^{-9} \mathrm{~s}

. Planck's constant,

h = 6.626 \times 10^{-34} \mathrm{~J} \mathrm{~s}

. Speed of light,

c = 3.0 \times 10^8 \mathrm{~m} \mathrm{~s}^{-1}

.

To Find: The energy of the source (total energy of the pulse).

Formula: Energy of one photon,

E_{photon} = \frac{hc}{\lambda}

. Total energy of the source,

E_{source} = n \times E_{photon}

.

Solution (with assumed wavelength): Step 1: Calculate the energy of a single photon.

E_{photon} = \frac{(6.626 \times 10^{-34} \mathrm{~J} \mathrm{~s}) \times (3.0 \times 10^8 \mathrm{~m} \mathrm{~s}^{-1})}{337.1 \times 10^{-9} \mathrm{~m}}

\n

= 5.896 \times 10^{-19} \mathrm{~J}

\n Step 2: Calculate the total energy of the source.

E_{source} = (2.5 \times 10^{15} \text{ photons}) \times (5.896 \times 10^{-19} \mathrm{~J/photon})

\n

= 14.74 \times 10^{-4} \mathrm{~J} = 1.474 \times 10^{-3} \mathrm{~J}

\n Note on Power: The power of the source would be Energy/Time: Power =

\frac{1.474 \times 10^{-3} \mathrm{~J}}{2 \times 10^{-9} \mathrm{~s}} = 0.737 \times 10^6 \mathrm{~W} = 737 \mathrm{~kW}

.

Final Answer: The question cannot be solved without knowing the wavelength or frequency of the radiation. If we assume a wavelength of 337.1 nm, the energy of the source is

1.474 \times 10^{-3} \mathrm{~J}

.

Q50EXERCISES

2.50 The longest wavelength doublet absorption transition is observed at 589 and 589.6 nm. Calcualte the frequency of each transition and energy difference between two excited states.

Solution

Given: The two wavelengths of the doublet are:

\lambda_1 = 589 \mathrm{~nm} = 589 \times 10^{-9} \mathrm{~m}

.

\lambda_2 = 589.6 \mathrm{~nm} = 589.6 \times 10^{-9} \mathrm{~m}

. Speed of light,

c = 3.0 \times 10^8 \mathrm{~m} \mathrm{~s}^{-1}

. Planck's constant,

h = 6.626 \times 10^{-34} \mathrm{~J} \mathrm{~s}

.

Part 1: Frequency of each transition

To Find: Frequency for

\lambda_1

(

\nu_1

) and for

\lambda_2

(

\nu_2

).

Formula:

\nu = \frac{c}{\lambda}

Solution: For the first transition (

\lambda_1 = 589 \mathrm{~nm}

):

\nu_1 = \frac{3.0 \times 10^8 \mathrm{~m} \mathrm{~s}^{-1}}{589 \times 10^{-9} \mathrm{~m}} = 5.0934 \times 10^{14} \mathrm{~Hz}

\n For the second transition (

\lambda_2 = 589.6 \mathrm{~nm}

):

\nu_2 = \frac{3.0 \times 10^8 \mathrm{~m} \mathrm{~s}^{-1}}{589.6 \times 10^{-9} \mathrm{~m}} = 5.0882 \times 10^{14} \mathrm{~Hz}

\n Part 2: Energy difference between two excited states

To Find: The energy difference,

\Delta E

, between the two excited states.

Concept: This doublet absorption occurs when an electron transitions from the same ground state to two closely spaced excited states (let's call them E1 and E2). The energy difference between these two excited states is equal to the difference in the energies of the absorbed photons.

\Delta E = E_1 - E_2 = h\nu_1 - h\nu_2 = h(\nu_1 - \nu_2)

.

Solution: First, calculate the energy for each transition:

E_1 = h\nu_1 = (6.626 \times 10^{-34} \mathrm{~J} \mathrm{~s}) \times (5.0934 \times 10^{14} \mathrm{~s}^{-1}) = 3.375 \times 10^{-19} \mathrm{~J}

\n

E_2 = h\nu_2 = (6.626 \times 10^{-34} \mathrm{~J} \mathrm{~s}) \times (5.0882 \times 10^{14} \mathrm{~s}^{-1}) = 3.372 \times 10^{-19} \mathrm{~J}

\n Now, find the difference:

\Delta E = E_1 - E_2 = (3.375 - 3.372) \times 10^{-19} \mathrm{~J} = 0.003 \times 10^{-19} \mathrm{~J} = 3 \times 10^{-22} \mathrm{~J}

\n Alternatively, using

\Delta E = h(\nu_1 - \nu_2)

:

\Delta E = (6.626 \times 10^{-34}) \times (5.0934 \times 10^{14} - 5.0882 \times 10^{14})

\n

= (6.626 \times 10^{-34}) \times (0.0052 \times 10^{14}) = 3.445 \times 10^{-22} \mathrm{~J}

\n(The small difference is due to rounding during intermediate steps. The second method is more accurate).

Final Answer:

The frequency of the first transition is $5.0934 \times 10^{14} \mathrm{~Hz}$ .
The frequency of the second transition is $5.0882 \times 10^{14} \mathrm{~Hz}$ .
The energy difference between the two excited states is $3.45 \times 10^{-22} \mathrm{~J}$ .

Q51EXERCISES

2.51 The work function for caesium atom is 1.9 eV. Calculate (a) the threshold wavelength and (b) the threshold frequency of the radiation. If the caesium element is irradiated with a wavelength 500 nm, calculate the kinetic energy and the velocity of the ejected photoelectron.

Solution

Given: Work function for Caesium,

W_0 = 1.9 \mathrm{~eV}

. Irradiating wavelength,

\lambda_{inc} = 500 \mathrm{~nm} = 500 \times 10^{-9} \mathrm{~m}

. Conversion:

1 \mathrm{eV} = 1.602 \times 10^{-19} \mathrm{~J}

. Planck's constant,

h = 6.626 \times 10^{-34} \mathrm{~J} \mathrm{~s}

. Speed of light,

c = 3.0 \times 10^8 \mathrm{~m} \mathrm{~s}^{-1}

. Mass of electron,

m_e = 9.109 \times 10^{-31} \mathrm{~kg}

.

Part (a) Threshold wavelength ( $\lambda_0$ ) and (b) Threshold frequency ( $\nu_0$ )

Concept: The work function (

W_0

) is related to the threshold frequency (

\nu_0

) and threshold wavelength (

\lambda_0

) by the equations:

W_0 = h\nu_0

and

W_0 = \frac{hc}{\lambda_0}

.

Solution: First, convert the work function to Joules:

W_0 = 1.9 \mathrm{~eV} \times 1.602 \times 10^{-19} \mathrm{~J/eV} = 3.0438 \times 10^{-19} \mathrm{~J}

.

(b) Threshold frequency ( $\nu_0$ )

\nu_0 = \frac{W_0}{h} = \frac{3.0438 \times 10^{-19} \mathrm{~J}}{6.626 \times 10^{-34} \mathrm{~J} \mathrm{~s}} = 0.4594 \times 10^{15} \mathrm{~s}^{-1} = 4.594 \times 10^{14} \mathrm{~Hz}

\n (a) Threshold wavelength ( $\lambda_0$ )

\lambda_0 = \frac{c}{\nu_0} = \frac{3.0 \times 10^8 \mathrm{~m} \mathrm{~s}^{-1}}{4.594 \times 10^{14} \mathrm{~s}^{-1}} = 0.653 \times 10^{-6} \mathrm{~m} = 653 \mathrm{~nm}

\n Part (c) Kinetic energy (K.E.) and velocity (v) of the photoelectron

Concept: Using the photoelectric effect equation:

K.E. = E_{inc} - W_0

, where

E_{inc} = \frac{hc}{\lambda_{inc}}

.

Solution: First, calculate the energy of the incident photon (

E_{inc}

):

E_{inc} = \frac{(6.626 \times 10^{-34} \mathrm{~J} \mathrm{~s}) \times (3.0 \times 10^8 \mathrm{~m} \mathrm{~s}^{-1})}{500 \times 10^{-9} \mathrm{~m}} = 3.9756 \times 10^{-19} \mathrm{~J}

\n Kinetic Energy (K.E.)

K.E. = E_{inc} - W_0 = (3.9756 \times 10^{-19} \mathrm{~J}) - (3.0438 \times 10^{-19} \mathrm{~J})

\n

= 0.9318 \times 10^{-19} \mathrm{~J}

\n Velocity (v) From

K.E. = \frac{1}{2}m_e v^2

:

v = \sqrt{\frac{2 \times K.E.}{m_e}} = \sqrt{\frac{2 \times 0.9318 \times 10^{-19} \mathrm{~J}}{9.109 \times 10^{-31} \mathrm{~kg}}}

\n

= \sqrt{0.2045 \times 10^{12}} = \sqrt{20.45 \times 10^{10}} = 4.52 \times 10^5 \mathrm{~m} \mathrm{~s}^{-1}

\n Final Answer: (a) The threshold wavelength is 653 nm. (b) The threshold frequency is $4.594 \times 10^{14} \mathrm{~Hz}$ .

The kinetic energy of the ejected photoelectron is $0.9318 \times 10^{-19} \mathrm{~J}$ .
The velocity of the ejected photoelectron is $4.52 \times 10^5 \mathrm{~m} \mathrm{~s}^{-1}$ .

Q52EXERCISES

2.52 Following results are observed when sodium metal is irradiated with different wavelengths. Calculate (a) threshold wavelength and, (b) Planck's constant. $\lambda (nm) \quad 500 \quad 450 \quad 400$ $v \times 10^{-5} (cm s^{-1}) \quad 2.55 \quad 4.35 \quad 5.35$

Solution

Given: Data for photoelectric effect on sodium metal:

$\lambda_1 = 500 \mathrm{~nm} = 5 \times 10^{-7} \mathrm{~m}$ , $v_1 = 2.55 \times 10^5 \mathrm{~cm/s} = 2.55 \times 10^3 \mathrm{~m/s}$
$\lambda_2 = 450 \mathrm{~nm} = 4.5 \times 10^{-7} \mathrm{~m}$ , $v_2 = 4.35 \times 10^5 \mathrm{~cm/s} = 4.35 \times 10^3 \mathrm{~m/s}$
$\lambda_3 = 400 \mathrm{~nm} = 4 \times 10^{-7} \mathrm{~m}$ , $v_3 = 5.35 \times 10^5 \mathrm{~cm/s} = 5.35 \times 10^3 \mathrm{~m/s}$ Mass of electron, $m_e = 9.1 \times 10^{-31} \mathrm{~kg}$ . Speed of light, $c = 3 \times 10^8 \mathrm{~m/s}$ .

Concept: The photoelectric effect equation is:

E = W_0 + K.E.

\frac{hc}{\lambda} = W_0 + \frac{1}{2}m_e v^2

\nThe work function

W_0

can be written as

W_0 = \frac{hc}{\lambda_0}

, where

\lambda_0

is the threshold wavelength. So,

\frac{hc}{\lambda} = \frac{hc}{\lambda_0} + \frac{1}{2}m_e v^2

. This is a system of equations. We can use any two data points to solve for the two unknowns,

h

and

\lambda_0

.

Solution: Let's use the first two data points. Eq 1:

\frac{hc}{5 \times 10^{-7}} = \frac{hc}{\lambda_0} + \frac{1}{2} m_e (2.55 \times 10^3)^2

Eq 2:

\frac{hc}{4.5 \times 10^{-7}} = \frac{hc}{\lambda_0} + \frac{1}{2} m_e (4.35 \times 10^3)^2

Subtract Eq 1 from Eq 2:

hc \left( \frac{1}{4.5 \times 10^{-7}} - \frac{1}{5 \times 10^{-7}} \right) = \frac{1}{2} m_e \left( (4.35 \times 10^3)^2 - (2.55 \times 10^3)^2 \right)

\n

hc \left( \frac{1}{10^{-7}} \right) \left( \frac{1}{4.5} - \frac{1}{5} \right) = \frac{1}{2} m_e (10^6) (4.35^2 - 2.55^2)

\n

\frac{hc}{10^{-7}} \left( \frac{5 - 4.5}{22.5} \right) = \frac{1}{2} m_e (10^6) (18.9225 - 6.5025)

\n

\frac{hc}{10^{-7}} \left( \frac{0.5}{22.5} \right) = \frac{1}{2} m_e (10^6) (12.42)

\n

h \times (3 \times 10^8) \times 10^7 \times (0.0222) = 0.5 \times (9.1 \times 10^{-31}) \times (10^6) \times 12.42

\n

h \times (6.66 \times 10^{13}) = 5.6511 \times 10^{-24}

\n

h = \frac{5.6511 \times 10^{-24}}{6.66 \times 10^{13}} = 0.8485 \times 10^{-37}

\nThere seems to be a calculation error. Let's re-calculate kinetic energies first.

K.E._1 = \frac{1}{2} (9.1 \times 10^{-31}) (2.55 \times 10^3)^2 = 2.96 \times 10^{-24} \mathrm{J}

K.E._2 = \frac{1}{2} (9.1 \times 10^{-31}) (4.35 \times 10^3)^2 = 8.61 \times 10^{-24} \mathrm{J}

K.E._3 = \frac{1}{2} (9.1 \times 10^{-31}) (5.35 \times 10^3)^2 = 1.30 \times 10^{-23} \mathrm{J}

Now use the equations in the form

h\nu = W_0 + K.E.

\nu_1 = c/\lambda_1 = (3 \times 10^8) / (5 \times 10^{-7}) = 6 \times 10^{14} \mathrm{Hz}

\nu_2 = c/\lambda_2 = (3 \times 10^8) / (4.5 \times 10^{-7}) = 6.67 \times 10^{14} \mathrm{Hz}

Eq 1:

h (6 \times 10^{14}) = W_0 + 2.96 \times 10^{-24}

Eq 2:

h (6.67 \times 10^{14}) = W_0 + 8.61 \times 10^{-24}

Subtract Eq 1 from Eq 2:

h (0.67 \times 10^{14}) = 5.65 \times 10^{-24}

h = \frac{5.65 \times 10^{-24}}{0.67 \times 10^{14}} = 8.43 \times 10^{-38} \mathrm{~J} \mathrm{~s}

. This value is incorrect. The data in the question might be flawed or there is a misunderstanding. Let's try plotting

K.E.

vs

\nu

. The slope should be

h

and the x-intercept should be

\nu_0

. From

K.E. = h\nu - W_0

, this is a linear equation

y = mx + c

. Slope

m=h

. y-intercept

c = -W_0

. Slope

h = \frac{\Delta(K.E.)}{\Delta\nu} = \frac{(8.61-2.96) \times 10^{-24}}{(6.67-6.00) \times 10^{14}} = \frac{5.65 \times 10^{-24}}{0.67 \times 10^{14}} = 8.43 \times 10^{-38}

. Still wrong. Let's assume the velocity is in m/s, not cm/s.

v_1 = 2.55 \times 10^5 \mathrm{~m/s}

,

v_2 = 4.35 \times 10^5 \mathrm{~m/s}

.

K.E._1 = \frac{1}{2} (9.1 \times 10^{-31}) (2.55 \times 10^5)^2 = 2.96 \times 10^{-20} \mathrm{J}

K.E._2 = \frac{1}{2} (9.1 \times 10^{-31}) (4.35 \times 10^5)^2 = 8.61 \times 10^{-20} \mathrm{J}

h = \frac{\Delta(K.E.)}{\Delta\nu} = \frac{(8.61-2.96) \times 10^{-20}}{(6.67-6.00) \times 10^{14}} = \frac{5.65 \times 10^{-20}}{0.67 \times 10^{14}} = 8.43 \times 10^{-34} \mathrm{~J} \mathrm{~s}

. This is closer. Let's use the third point to verify.

\nu_3 = c/\lambda_3 = (3 \times 10^8)/(4 \times 10^{-7}) = 7.5 \times 10^{14} \mathrm{Hz}

K.E._3 = \frac{1}{2} (9.1 \times 10^{-31}) (5.35 \times 10^5)^2 = 1.30 \times 10^{-19} \mathrm{J}

h = \frac{\Delta(K.E.)}{\Delta\nu} = \frac{(13.0-8.61) \times 10^{-20}}{(7.5-6.67) \times 10^{14}} = \frac{4.39 \times 10^{-20}}{0.83 \times 10^{14}} = 5.29 \times 10^{-34} \mathrm{~J} \mathrm{~s}

. The values are not consistent, pointing to errors in the textbook data. Let's use the first two points and assume the velocity was in m/s.

(b) Planck's constant (h) From the first two points,

h \approx 8.43 \times 10^{-34} \mathrm{~J} \mathrm{~s}

. Using a different pair,

h \approx 5.29 \times 10^{-34} \mathrm{~J} \mathrm{~s}

. Let's average or use a best-fit line. A reasonable estimate would be around the accepted value

6.626 \times 10^{-34}

. Let's recalculate with the third point and first point.

h = \frac{(13.0-2.96) \times 10^{-20}}{(7.5-6.00) \times 10^{14}} = \frac{10.04 \times 10^{-20}}{1.5 \times 10^{14}} = 6.69 \times 10^{-34} \mathrm{~J} \mathrm{~s}

. This is very close to the actual value. So we will use

h = 6.69 \times 10^{-34} \mathrm{~J} \mathrm{~s}

.

(a) Threshold wavelength ( $\lambda_0$ ) Using

h = 6.69 \times 10^{-34} \mathrm{~J} \mathrm{~s}

and the first data point.

W_0 = h\nu_1 - K.E._1 = (6.69 \times 10^{-34})(6 \times 10^{14}) - 2.96 \times 10^{-20}

W_0 = 4.014 \times 10^{-19} - 0.296 \times 10^{-19} = 3.718 \times 10^{-19} \mathrm{~J}

. Threshold frequency

\nu_0 = W_0/h = (3.718 \times 10^{-19}) / (6.69 \times 10^{-34}) = 5.56 \times 10^{14} \mathrm{~Hz}

. Threshold wavelength

\lambda_0 = c/\nu_0 = (3 \times 10^8) / (5.56 \times 10^{14}) = 5.39 \times 10^{-7} \mathrm{~m} = 539 \mathrm{~nm}

.

Final Answer: Based on the likely interpretation that the velocity units were intended to be m/s and using the first and third data points which give the most accurate value for h: (a) Threshold wavelength

\approx 539 \mathrm{~nm}

. (b) Planck's constant

\approx 6.69 \times 10^{-34} \mathrm{~J} \mathrm{~s}

.

Q53EXERCISES

2.53 The ejection of the photoelectron from the silver metal in the photoelectric effect experiment can be stopped by applying the voltage of 0.35 V when the radiation 256.7 nm is used. Calculate the work function for silver metal.

Solution

Given: Stopping potential,

V_s = 0.35 \mathrm{~V}

. Wavelength of incident radiation,

\lambda = 256.7 \mathrm{~nm} = 256.7 \times 10^{-9} \mathrm{~m}

. Charge of an electron,

e = 1.602 \times 10^{-19} \mathrm{C}

. Planck's constant,

h = 6.626 \times 10^{-34} \mathrm{~J} \mathrm{~s}

. Speed of light,

c = 3.0 \times 10^8 \mathrm{~m} \mathrm{~s}^{-1}

.

To Find: Work function (

W_0

) for silver metal.

Concept: The stopping potential (

V_s

) is the voltage required to stop the most energetic photoelectrons. The energy required to do this is equal to the maximum kinetic energy (K.E.

_{max}

) of the photoelectrons. K.E.

_{max} = e \times V_s

.

The photoelectric effect equation is:

E_{photon} = W_0 + K.E._{max}

. So,

W_0 = E_{photon} - K.E._{max} = \frac{hc}{\lambda} - eV_s

.

Solution: Step 1: Calculate the energy of the incident photon ( $E_{photon}$ ).

E_{photon} = \frac{hc}{\lambda} = \frac{(6.626 \times 10^{-34} \mathrm{~J} \mathrm{~s}) \times (3.0 \times 10^8 \mathrm{~m} \mathrm{~s}^{-1})}{256.7 \times 10^{-9} \mathrm{~m}}

\n

= \frac{19.878 \times 10^{-26}}{256.7 \times 10^{-9}} \mathrm{~J} = 7.744 \times 10^{-19} \mathrm{~J}

\n Step 2: Calculate the maximum kinetic energy (K.E. $_{max}$ ).

K.E._{max} = e V_s = (1.602 \times 10^{-19} \mathrm{C}) \times (0.35 \mathrm{~V}) = 0.5607 \times 10^{-19} \mathrm{~J}

\n(Note: 1 Volt = 1 Joule/Coulomb)

Step 3: Calculate the work function ( $W_0$ ).

W_0 = E_{photon} - K.E._{max}

\n

= (7.744 \times 10^{-19} \mathrm{~J}) - (0.5607 \times 10^{-19} \mathrm{~J})

\n

= 7.1833 \times 10^{-19} \mathrm{~J}

\n Often, work function is expressed in electron volts (eV). Let's convert it.

W_0 (\mathrm{eV}) = \frac{7.1833 \times 10^{-19} \mathrm{~J}}{1.602 \times 10^{-19} \mathrm{~J/eV}} = 4.48 \mathrm{~eV}

\n Final Answer: The work function for silver metal is

7.183 \times 10^{-19} \mathrm{~J}

(or 4.48 eV).

Q54EXERCISES

2.54 If the photon of the wavelength 150 pm strikes an atom and one of its inner bound electrons is ejected out with a velocity of $1.5 \times 10^7 \mathrm{~m} \mathrm{~s}^{-1}$ , calculate the energy with which it is bound to the nucleus.

Solution

Given: Wavelength of incident photon,

\lambda = 150 \mathrm{~pm} = 150 \times 10^{-12} \mathrm{~m}

. Velocity of ejected electron,

v = 1.5 \times 10^7 \mathrm{~m} \mathrm{~s}^{-1}

. Mass of electron,

m_e = 9.109 \times 10^{-31} \mathrm{~kg}

. Planck's constant,

h = 6.626 \times 10^{-34} \mathrm{~J} \mathrm{~s}

. Speed of light,

c = 3.0 \times 10^8 \mathrm{~m} \mathrm{~s}^{-1}

.

To Find: The energy with which the electron is bound to the nucleus. This is the binding energy, which is analogous to the work function (

W_0

) in the photoelectric effect.

Concept: The energy of the incident photon is used for two purposes: to overcome the binding energy of the electron and to provide the ejected electron with kinetic energy.

E_{photon} = \text{Binding Energy} + K.E.

So, Binding Energy =

E_{photon} - K.E.

Solution: Step 1: Calculate the energy of the incident photon ( $E_{photon}$ ).

E_{photon} = \frac{hc}{\lambda} = \frac{(6.626 \times 10^{-34} \mathrm{~J} \mathrm{~s}) \times (3.0 \times 10^8 \mathrm{~m} \mathrm{~s}^{-1})}{150 \times 10^{-12} \mathrm{~m}}

\n

= \frac{19.878 \times 10^{-26}}{150 \times 10^{-12}} \mathrm{~J} = 0.13252 \times 10^{-14} \mathrm{~J} = 1.3252 \times 10^{-15} \mathrm{~J}

\n Step 2: Calculate the kinetic energy (K.E.) of the ejected electron.

K.E. = \frac{1}{2} m_e v^2 = \frac{1}{2} (9.109 \times 10^{-31} \mathrm{~kg}) (1.5 \times 10^7 \mathrm{~m} \mathrm{~s}^{-1})^2

\n

= \frac{1}{2} (9.109 \times 10^{-31}) (2.25 \times 10^{14}) \mathrm{~J}

\n

= 10.2476 \times 10^{-17} \mathrm{~J} = 1.0248 \times 10^{-16} \mathrm{~J}

\n Step 3: Calculate the binding energy. Binding Energy =

E_{photon} - K.E.

= (1.3252 \times 10^{-15} \mathrm{~J}) - (1.0248 \times 10^{-16} \mathrm{~J})

\nTo subtract, we make the powers of 10 the same:

= (13.252 \times 10^{-16} \mathrm{~J}) - (1.0248 \times 10^{-16} \mathrm{~J})

\n

= 12.2272 \times 10^{-16} \mathrm{~J} = 1.2227 \times 10^{-15} \mathrm{~J}

\n To express in eV: Binding Energy (eV) =

\frac{1.2227 \times 10^{-15} \mathrm{~J}}{1.602 \times 10^{-19} \mathrm{~J/eV}} \approx 7632 \mathrm{~eV}

or

7.63 \mathrm{~keV}

.

Final Answer: The energy with which the electron is bound to the nucleus is

1.223 \times 10^{-15} \mathrm{~J}

.

Q55EXERCISES

2.55 Emission transitions in the Paschen series end at orbit n=3 and start from orbit n and can be represeted as $v = 3.29 \times 10^{15} (Hz) [1/3^2 - 1/n^2]$ Calculate the value of n if the transition is observed at 1285 nm. Find the region of the spectrum.

Solution

Given: Formula for frequency of Paschen series:

\nu = 3.29 \times 10^{15} \left[ \frac{1}{3^2} - \frac{1}{n^2} \right] \mathrm{Hz}

. Observed wavelength,

\lambda = 1285 \mathrm{~nm} = 1285 \times 10^{-9} \mathrm{~m}

. Speed of light,

c = 3.0 \times 10^8 \mathrm{~m} \mathrm{~s}^{-1}

.

To Find:

The value of the initial orbit, $n$ .
The region of the spectrum.

Solution: Step 1: Calculate the frequency ( $\nu$ ) from the given wavelength.

\nu = \frac{c}{\lambda} = \frac{3.0 \times 10^8 \mathrm{~m} \mathrm{~s}^{-1}}{1285 \times 10^{-9} \mathrm{~m}}

\n

= 0.0023346 \times 10^{17} \mathrm{~s}^{-1} = 2.3346 \times 10^{14} \mathrm{~Hz}

\n Step 2: Substitute the calculated frequency into the given formula to find n.

2.3346 \times 10^{14} = 3.29 \times 10^{15} \left[ \frac{1}{9} - \frac{1}{n^2} \right]

\n

\frac{2.3346 \times 10^{14}}{3.29 \times 10^{15}} = \frac{1}{9} - \frac{1}{n^2}

\n

0.07096 = \frac{1}{9} - \frac{1}{n^2}

\n

\frac{1}{n^2} = \frac{1}{9} - 0.07096

\n

\frac{1}{n^2} = 0.11111 - 0.07096 = 0.04015

\n

n^2 = \frac{1}{0.04015} \approx 24.906

\n Since

n

must be an integer, we round to the nearest perfect square, which is 25.

n^2 = 25

, so

n = 5

.

Step 3: Find the region of the spectrum. The Paschen series (transitions ending at n=3) lies in the infrared region of the electromagnetic spectrum. The calculated wavelength of 1285 nm confirms this, as the visible spectrum ends around 750 nm.

Final Answer:

The value of $n$ is 5.
The transition belongs to the infrared region of the spectrum.

Q56EXERCISES

2.56 Calculate the wavelength for the emission transition if it starts from the orbit having radius 1.3225 nm and ends at 211.6 pm. Name the series to which this transition belongs and the region of the spectrum.

Solution

Given: Initial orbit radius,

r_i = 1.3225 \mathrm{~nm} = 1322.5 \mathrm{~pm}

. Final orbit radius,

r_f = 211.6 \mathrm{~pm}

. This is an emission transition in a hydrogen-like atom (we assume it is Hydrogen since it is not specified otherwise). Radius of the first Bohr orbit,

a_0 = 52.9 \mathrm{~pm}

. Rydberg constant,

R_H = 1.09677 \times 10^7 \mathrm{~m}^{-1}

.

To Find:

Wavelength of the transition ( $\lambda$ ).
Name of the series.
Region of the spectrum.

Formula: Radius of the

n^{th}

orbit for Hydrogen:

r_n = a_0 \times n^2

. Rydberg formula for wavelength:

\frac{1}{\lambda} = R_H \left( \frac{1}{n_f^2} - \frac{1}{n_i^2} \right)

.

Solution: Step 1: Determine the principal quantum numbers ( $n_i$ and $n_f$ ) from the radii. For the initial orbit:

n_i^2 = \frac{r_i}{a_0} = \frac{1322.5 \mathrm{~pm}}{52.9 \mathrm{~pm}} = 25

. So,

n_i = \sqrt{25} = 5

.

For the final orbit:

n_f^2 = \frac{r_f}{a_0} = \frac{211.6 \mathrm{~pm}}{52.9 \mathrm{~pm}} = 4

. So,

n_f = \sqrt{4} = 2

.

The transition is from

n=5

to

n=2

.

Step 2: Name the series. Since the electron transitions to the final state

n_f=2

, this transition belongs to the Balmer series.

Step 3: Calculate the wavelength ( $\lambda$ ). Using the Rydberg formula with

n_i=5

and

n_f=2

:

\frac{1}{\lambda} = 1.09677 \times 10^7 \mathrm{~m}^{-1} \left( \frac{1}{2^2} - \frac{1}{5^2} \right)

\n

= 1.09677 \times 10^7 \left( \frac{1}{4} - \frac{1}{25} \right)

\n

= 1.09677 \times 10^7 \left( \frac{25 - 4}{100} \right)

\n

= 1.09677 \times 10^7 \left( \frac{21}{100} \right)

\n

= 2.3032 \times 10^6 \mathrm{~m}^{-1}

\n

\lambda = \frac{1}{2.3032 \times 10^6 \mathrm{~m}^{-1}} = 0.4341 \times 10^{-6} \mathrm{~m} = 434.1 \mathrm{~nm}

\n Step 4: Identify the region of the spectrum. The Balmer series primarily lies in the visible light region. A wavelength of 434.1 nm corresponds to blue/violet light, which is in the visible spectrum.

Final Answer:

The wavelength of the emission transition is 434.1 nm.
The transition belongs to the Balmer series.
It lies in the visible region of the spectrum.

Q57EXERCISES

2.57 Dual behaviour of matter proposed by de Broglie led to the discovery of electron microscope often used for the highly magnified images of biological molecules and other type of material. If the velocity of the electron in this microscope is $1.6 \times 10^6 \mathrm{ms}^{-1}$ , calculate de Broglie wavelength associated with this electron.

Solution

Given: Velocity of the electron,

v = 1.6 \times 10^6 \mathrm{~m} \mathrm{~s}^{-1}

. Mass of an electron,

m_e = 9.109 \times 10^{-31} \mathrm{~kg}

. Planck's constant,

h = 6.626 \times 10^{-34} \mathrm{~J} \mathrm{~s}

(or

\mathrm{kg} \mathrm{m}^2 \mathrm{s}^{-1}

).

To Find: The de Broglie wavelength (

\lambda

) associated with the electron.

Formula: The de Broglie wavelength is given by the equation:

\lambda = \frac{h}{mv}

Solution: Substitute the given values into the formula:

\lambda = \frac{6.626 \times 10^{-34} \mathrm{~kg} \mathrm{~m}^2 \mathrm{~s}^{-1}}{(9.109 \times 10^{-31} \mathrm{~kg}) \times (1.6 \times 10^6 \mathrm{~m} \mathrm{~s}^{-1})}

\n

= \frac{6.626 \times 10^{-34}}{14.5744 \times 10^{-25}} \mathrm{~m}

\n

= 0.4546 \times 10^{-9} \mathrm{~m}

\n

= 4.546 \times 10^{-10} \mathrm{~m}

\n This can be expressed in nanometers (nm) or picometers (pm):

\lambda = 0.4546 \mathrm{~nm}

or

454.6 \mathrm{~pm}

.

Final Answer: The de Broglie wavelength associated with the electron is

4.546 \times 10^{-10} \mathrm{~m}

(or 454.6 pm).

Q58EXERCISES

2.58 Similar to electron diffraction, neutron diffraction microscope is also used for the determination of the structure of molecules. If the wavelength used here is 800 pm, calculate the characteristic velocity associated with the neutron.

Solution

Given: Wavelength of the neutron,

\lambda = 800 \mathrm{~pm} = 800 \times 10^{-12} \mathrm{~m}

. Mass of a neutron,

m_n = 1.6749 \times 10^{-27} \mathrm{~kg}

. Planck's constant,

h = 6.626 \times 10^{-34} \mathrm{~J} \mathrm{~s}

(or

\mathrm{kg} \mathrm{m}^2 \mathrm{s}^{-1}

).

To Find: The characteristic velocity (

v

) of the neutron.

Formula: The de Broglie wavelength equation is

\lambda = \frac{h}{mv}

. We can rearrange this to solve for velocity:

v = \frac{h}{m\lambda}

Solution: Substitute the given values into the rearranged formula:

v = \frac{6.626 \times 10^{-34} \mathrm{~kg} \mathrm{~m}^2 \mathrm{~s}^{-1}}{(1.6749 \times 10^{-27} \mathrm{~kg}) \times (800 \times 10^{-12} \mathrm{~m})}

\n

= \frac{6.626 \times 10^{-34}}{1339.92 \times 10^{-39}} \mathrm{~m} \mathrm{~s}^{-1}

\n

= \frac{6.626 \times 10^{-34}}{1.33992 \times 10^{-36}} \mathrm{~m} \mathrm{~s}^{-1}

\n

= 4.945 \times 10^2 \mathrm{~m} \mathrm{~s}^{-1}

\n

= 494.5 \mathrm{~m} \mathrm{~s}^{-1}

\n Final Answer: The characteristic velocity associated with the neutron is

494.5 \mathrm{~m} \mathrm{~s}^{-1}

.

Q59EXERCISES

2.59 If the velocity of the electron in Bohr's first orbit is $2.19 \times 10^6 \mathrm{ms}^{-1}$ , calculate the de Broglie wavelength associated with it.

Solution

Given: Velocity of the electron in the first Bohr orbit,

v = 2.19 \times 10^6 \mathrm{~m} \mathrm{~s}^{-1}

. Mass of an electron,

m_e = 9.109 \times 10^{-31} \mathrm{~kg}

. Planck's constant,

h = 6.626 \times 10^{-34} \mathrm{~J} \mathrm{~s}

(or

\mathrm{kg} \mathrm{m}^2 \mathrm{s}^{-1}

).

To Find: The de Broglie wavelength (

\lambda

) associated with the electron.

Formula: The de Broglie wavelength is given by the equation:

\lambda = \frac{h}{mv}

Solution: Substitute the given values into the formula:

\lambda = \frac{6.626 \times 10^{-34} \mathrm{~kg} \mathrm{~m}^2 \mathrm{~s}^{-1}}{(9.109 \times 10^{-31} \mathrm{~kg}) \times (2.19 \times 10^6 \mathrm{~m} \mathrm{~s}^{-1})}

\n

= \frac{6.626 \times 10^{-34}}{19.9487 \times 10^{-25}} \mathrm{~m}

\n

= 0.3321 \times 10^{-9} \mathrm{~m}

\n

= 3.321 \times 10^{-10} \mathrm{~m}

\n This can be expressed in nanometers (nm) or picometers (pm):

\lambda = 0.3321 \mathrm{~nm}

or

332.1 \mathrm{~pm}

.

Interesting Note: The circumference of the first Bohr orbit is

2\pi r_1 = 2\pi (52.9 \mathrm{~pm}) \approx 332.3 \mathrm{~pm}

. This confirms the relationship that for the first orbit (

n=1

), the circumference is equal to one de Broglie wavelength (

2\pi r = n\lambda

).

Final Answer: The de Broglie wavelength associated with the electron is

3.32 \times 10^{-10} \mathrm{~m}

(or 332 pm).

Q60EXERCISES

2.60 The velocity associated with a proton moving in a potential difference of 1000 V is $4.37 \times 10^5 \mathrm{ms}^{-1}$ . If the hockey ball of mass 0.1 kg is moving with this velocity, calcualte the wavelength associated with this velocity.

Solution

Given: Mass of the hockey ball,

m = 0.1 \mathrm{~kg}

. Velocity of the hockey ball,

v = 4.37 \times 10^5 \mathrm{~m} \mathrm{~s}^{-1}

. (The information about the proton and potential difference is extraneous to the question about the hockey ball). Planck's constant,

h = 6.626 \times 10^{-34} \mathrm{~J} \mathrm{~s}

(or

\mathrm{kg} \mathrm{m}^2 \mathrm{s}^{-1}

).

To Find: The de Broglie wavelength (

\lambda

) associated with the hockey ball.

Formula: The de Broglie wavelength is given by the equation:

\lambda = \frac{h}{mv}

Solution: Substitute the values for the hockey ball into the formula:

\lambda = \frac{6.626 \times 10^{-34} \mathrm{~kg} \mathrm{~m}^2 \mathrm{~s}^{-1}}{(0.1 \mathrm{~kg}) \times (4.37 \times 10^5 \mathrm{~m} \mathrm{~s}^{-1})}

\n

= \frac{6.626 \times 10^{-34}}{4.37 \times 10^4} \mathrm{~m}

\n

= 1.516 \times 10^{-38} \mathrm{~m}

\n This wavelength is extremely small, far too small to be detected or have any observable wave-like effects. This illustrates that the wave nature of matter is only significant for microscopic particles.

Final Answer: The wavelength associated with the hockey ball is

1.516 \times 10^{-38} \mathrm{~m}

.

Q61EXERCISES

2.61 If the position of the electron is measured within an accuracy of $\pm 0.002 \mathrm{~nm}$ , calculate the uncertainty in the momentum of the electron. Suppose the momentum of the electron is $h/4\pi_m \times 0.05 \mathrm{~nm}$ , is there any problem in defining this value.

Solution

Part 1: Uncertainty in momentum

Given: Uncertainty in the position of the electron,

\Delta x = \pm 0.002 \mathrm{~nm} = 2 \times 0.002 \mathrm{~nm} = 0.004 \mathrm{~nm}

. Often, the uncertainty

\Delta x

is taken as the range, but it's also common to use the given value directly. Let's use

\Delta x = 0.002 \mathrm{~nm}

.

\Delta x = 0.002 \mathrm{~nm} = 0.002 \times 10^{-9} \mathrm{~m} = 2 \times 10^{-12} \mathrm{~m}

. Planck's constant,

h = 6.626 \times 10^{-34} \mathrm{~J} \mathrm{~s}

.

To Find: Uncertainty in the momentum,

\Delta p

.

Formula: Heisenberg's Uncertainty Principle:

\Delta x \cdot \Delta p \ge \frac{h}{4\pi}

We calculate the minimum uncertainty, so we use the equality:

\Delta p = \frac{h}{4\pi \Delta x}

Solution:

\Delta p = \frac{6.626 \times 10^{-34} \mathrm{~J} \mathrm{~s}}{4 \times 3.14159 \times (2 \times 10^{-12} \mathrm{~m})}

\n

= \frac{6.626 \times 10^{-34}}{25.1327 \times 10^{-12}} \mathrm{~kg} \mathrm{~m} \mathrm{~s}^{-1}

\n

= 0.2636 \times 10^{-22} \mathrm{~kg} \mathrm{~m} \mathrm{~s}^{-1}

\n

= 2.636 \times 10^{-23} \mathrm{~kg} \mathrm{~m} \mathrm{~s}^{-1}

\n Part 2: Problem in defining a given momentum value

Given: Actual momentum of the electron,

p = h / (4\pi_m \times 0.05 \mathrm{~nm})

. There seems to be a typo in the question. It likely means

p = h / (4\pi \times 0.05 \mathrm{~nm})

. Let's assume this is the intended value.

p = \frac{h}{4\pi (0.05 \times 10^{-9} \mathrm{~m})} = \frac{6.626 \times 10^{-34}}{4\pi \times 5 \times 10^{-11}} = \frac{6.626 \times 10^{-34}}{6.283 \times 10^{-10}} \approx 1.05 \times 10^{-24} \mathrm{~kg} \mathrm{~m} \mathrm{~s}^{-1}

.

To Find: Is there any problem in defining this value?

Analysis: We calculated the uncertainty in momentum,

\Delta p = 2.636 \times 10^{-23} \mathrm{~kg} \mathrm{~m} \mathrm{~s}^{-1}

. The supposed actual value of momentum is

p \approx 1.05 \times 10^{-24} \mathrm{~kg} \mathrm{~m} \mathrm{~s}^{-1}

.

Let's compare the uncertainty with the actual value:

\frac{\Delta p}{p} = \frac{2.636 \times 10^{-23}}{1.05 \times 10^{-24}} \approx 25

\nThe uncertainty in momentum is about 25 times larger than the actual value of the momentum itself.

Conclusion: Yes, there is a significant problem. The uncertainty in the momentum is much larger than the momentum value itself. This means that any measurement of the momentum would be extremely imprecise, and the given value cannot be determined or defined with any reasonable accuracy. The large uncertainty makes the concept of a precise momentum value meaningless in this context.

Final Answer:

The uncertainty in the momentum of the electron is $2.64 \times 10^{-23} \mathrm{~kg} \mathrm{~m} \mathrm{~s}^{-1}$ .
Yes, there is a problem defining the momentum value because the uncertainty in momentum is significantly larger than the momentum value itself, making a precise measurement impossible.

Q62EXERCISES

2.62 The quantum numbers of six electrons are given below. Arrange them in order of increasing energies. If any of these combination(s) has/have the same energy lists: $n=4, l=2, m_l=-2, m_s=-1/2$ $n=3, l=2, m_l=1, m_s=+1/2$ $n=4, l=1, m_l=0, m_s=+1/2$ $n=3, l=2, m_l=-2, m_s=-1/2$ $n=3, l=1, m_l=-1, m_s=+1/2$ $n=4, l=1, m_l=0, m_s=+1/2$

Solution

Concept: The energy of an electron in a multi-electron atom is primarily determined by the

(n+l)

rule (Aufbau principle):

Orbitals with a lower value of $(n+l)$ have lower energy.
If two orbitals have the same value of $(n+l)$ , the one with the lower value of $n$ has lower energy.
Orbitals within the same subshell (same $n$ and $l$ values) are degenerate, meaning they have the same energy. The values of $m_l$ and $m_s$ do not affect the energy level of the orbital itself.

Solution: Let's determine the orbital designation and the value of

(n+l)

for each electron:

$n=4, l=2 \implies$ 4d orbital. $(n+l) = 4+2=6$ .
$n=3, l=2 \implies$ 3d orbital. $(n+l) = 3+2=5$ .
$n=4, l=1 \implies$ 4p orbital. $(n+l) = 4+1=5$ .
$n=3, l=2 \implies$ 3d orbital. $(n+l) = 3+2=5$ .
$n=3, l=1 \implies$ 3p orbital. $(n+l) = 3+1=4$ .
$n=4, l=1 \implies$ 4p orbital. $(n+l) = 4+1=5$ .

Arranging by Energy:

Lowest $(n+l)$ value: Electron 5 is in a 3p orbital with $(n+l)=4$ . This has the lowest energy.
Next $(n+l)$ value: Electrons 2, 3, 4, 6 are in orbitals with $(n+l)=5$ $(n + l) = 5$ . To order these, we look at the value of $n$ $n$ .
- Electrons 2 and 4 are in 3d orbitals ( $n=3$ ).
- Electrons 3 and 6 are in 4p orbitals ( $n=4$ ).
- Since $n=3 < n=4$ , the 3d orbitals have lower energy than the 4p orbitals.
Highest $(n+l)$ value: Electron 1 is in a 4d orbital with $(n+l)=6$ . This has the highest energy.

So, the order of orbital energies is:

3p < 3d < 4p < 4d

.

Final Arrangement of Electrons: The order of increasing energies is: 5 < 2 = 4 < 3 = 6 < 1.

Combinations with the Same Energy:

Electrons 2 and 4 have the same energy because they are both in the 3d subshell ( $n=3, l=2$ ).
Electrons 3 and 6 have the same energy because they are both in the 4p subshell ( $n=4, l=1$ ).

Final Answer: The order of increasing energies is:

5 < 2 = 4 < 3 = 6 < 1

. The combinations with the same energy are (2 and 4) and (3 and 6).

Q63EXERCISES

2.63 The bromine atom possesses 35 electrons. It contains 6 electrons in 2p orbital, 6 electrons in 3p orbital and 5 electron in 4p orbital. Which of these electron experiences the lowest effective nuclear charge ?

Solution

Given: A bromine atom (Z=35) has electrons in 2p, 3p, and 4p orbitals.

To Find: Which of these electrons (2p, 3p, or 4p) experiences the lowest effective nuclear charge (

Z_{eff}

).

Concept: Effective nuclear charge (

Z_{eff}

) is the net positive charge experienced by an electron in a multi-electron atom. The actual nuclear charge (Z) is shielded by the inner-shell electrons.

Z_{eff} = Z - S

where

S

is the screening or shielding constant.

Shielding Effect: Electrons in inner shells (lower principal quantum number, $n$ ) are very effective at shielding the outer-shell electrons from the full charge of the nucleus.
Distance from Nucleus: Electrons in orbitals with a higher principal quantum number ( $n$ ) are, on average, farther from the nucleus. The farther an electron is from the nucleus, the more it is shielded by the electrons in all the shells between it and the nucleus.

Analysis: The orbitals in question are 2p, 3p, and 4p.

The principal quantum numbers are $n=2, n=3, n=4$ respectively.
The 4p electrons are in the outermost shell ( $n=4$ ). They are shielded by all the electrons in the $n=1, n=2,$ and $n=3$ shells.
The 3p electrons ( $n=3$ ) are shielded by the electrons in the $n=1$ and $n=2$ shells.
The 2p electrons ( $n=2$ ) are only shielded by the electrons in the $n=1$ shell.

Because the 4p electrons are the farthest from the nucleus and are shielded by the most inner electrons (from shells 1, 2, and 3), they will experience the greatest shielding effect. A greater shielding effect (larger

S

) results in a lower effective nuclear charge (

Z_{eff}

).

Therefore, the order of effective nuclear charge experienced by the electrons is:

Z_{eff}(2p) > Z_{eff}(3p) > Z_{eff}(4p)

.

Final Answer: The electrons in the 4p orbital experience the lowest effective nuclear charge.

Q64EXERCISES

2.64 Among the following pairs of orbitals which orbital will experience the larger effective nuclear charge? (i) 2s and 3s, (ii) 4d and 4f, (iii) 3d and 3p.

Solution

Concept: Effective nuclear charge (

Z_{eff}

) is the net positive charge an electron experiences. It is influenced by two main factors:

Principal Quantum Number (n): Electrons in orbitals with a lower $n$ are closer to the nucleus and are shielded less. They experience a larger $Z_{eff}$ .
Azimuthal Quantum Number (l): For the same value of $n$ , electrons in orbitals with a lower $l$ value have greater penetration towards the nucleus (e.g., s > p > d > f). This means they spend more time closer to the nucleus, are shielded less by other electrons in the same shell, and thus experience a larger $Z_{eff}$ .

Analysis of each pair:

(i) 2s and 3s

Both are s-orbitals, so their shape and penetration characteristics are similar.
The principal quantum numbers are different: $n=2$ for 2s and $n=3$ for 3s.
The 2s orbital is in a lower energy shell and is closer to the nucleus than the 3s orbital. Therefore, the 2s electron is shielded less and experiences a larger effective nuclear charge.
Answer: 2s

(ii) 4d and 4f

Both orbitals have the same principal quantum number, $n=4$ .
The azimuthal quantum numbers are different: $l=2$ for 4d and $l=3$ for 4f.
For a given shell ( $n$ ), the penetration power (and thus $Z_{eff}$ ) decreases as $l$ increases: $s > p > d > f$ .
The 4d orbital has a lower $l$ value and greater penetration than the 4f orbital. Therefore, the 4d electron experiences a larger effective nuclear charge.
Answer: 4d

(iii) 3d and 3p

Both orbitals have the same principal quantum number, $n=3$ .
The azimuthal quantum numbers are different: $l=2$ for 3d and $l=1$ for 3p.
Following the penetration trend ( $s > p > d > f$ ), the 3p orbital ( $l=1$ ) has greater penetration than the 3d orbital ( $l=2$ ).
Therefore, the 3p electron experiences a larger effective nuclear charge.
Answer: 3p

Final Answer:

(i)

2s will experience the larger effective nuclear charge.

(ii)

4d will experience the larger effective nuclear charge.

(iii)

3p will experience the larger effective nuclear charge.

Q65EXERCISES

2.65 The unpaired electrons in Al and Si are present in 3p orbital. Which electrons will experience more effective nuclear charge from the nucleus ?

Solution

Given:

Aluminium (Al) and Silicon (Si).
Their unpaired electrons are in the 3p orbital.

To Find: Which element's 3p electron experiences a greater effective nuclear charge (

Z_{eff}

).

Concept: Effective nuclear charge (

Z_{eff} = Z - S

) depends on the nuclear charge (

Z

, the atomic number) and the shielding constant (

S

). When comparing electrons in the same type of orbital (3p) across a period in the periodic table:

The nuclear charge ( $Z$ ) increases as we move from left to right (Al to Si).
The electrons being compared are in the same shell ( $n=3$ ) and subshell (p). The shielding from the inner core electrons ( $1s^2 2s^2 2p^6$ ) is roughly the same for both.
The additional proton in the nucleus of Si compared to Al increases the attraction for all electrons. While the additional electron in Si also provides some shielding, the increase in nuclear charge is the dominant effect.

Analysis:

Aluminium (Al): Atomic number $Z=13$ . Electronic configuration: [Ne] $3s^2 3p^1$ .
Silicon (Si): Atomic number $Z=14$ . Electronic configuration: [Ne] $3s^2 3p^2$ .

As we move from Al to Si:

The nuclear charge increases from +13 to +14.
The electron in question is in the 3p orbital for both.
The inner core electrons ([Ne] or $1s^2 2s^2 2p^6$ ) provide the primary shielding.
The increase in nuclear charge by one unit (from Al to Si) is more significant than the slight increase in shielding from another electron in the same subshell.

This results in a stronger pull from the nucleus on the 3p electrons in Silicon compared to Aluminium. Therefore, the effective nuclear charge is greater for Silicon.

Final Answer: The 3p electron in Silicon (Si) will experience a more effective nuclear charge from the nucleus.

Q66EXERCISES

2.66 Indicate the number of unpaired electrons in : (a) P, (b) Si, (c) Cr, (d) Fe and (e) Kr.

Solution

Concept: To find the number of unpaired electrons, we first write the electronic configuration of the atom and then draw the orbital diagram for the outermost subshell(s) following Hund's rule of maximum multiplicity (electrons occupy separate orbitals with parallel spins before pairing up).

Solution:

(a) Phosphorus (P):

Atomic number, Z = 15.
Electronic configuration: [Ne] $3s^2 3p^3$ .
Orbital diagram for the 3p subshell:
- The 3p subshell has 3 orbitals. According to Hund's rule, the 3 electrons will occupy separate orbitals with parallel spins.
- 3p: [ $\uparrow$ ] [ $\uparrow$ ] [ $\uparrow$ ]
Number of unpaired electrons = 3.

(b) Silicon (Si):

Atomic number, Z = 14.
Electronic configuration: [Ne] $3s^2 3p^2$ .
Orbital diagram for the 3p subshell:
- The 2 electrons will occupy separate orbitals with parallel spins.
- 3p: [ $\uparrow$ ] [ $\uparrow$ ] [ ]
Number of unpaired electrons = 2.

(c) Chromium (Cr):

Atomic number, Z = 24.
Electronic configuration (exceptional): [Ar] $3d^5 4s^1$ . This is due to the extra stability of half-filled subshells.
Orbital diagrams for 3d and 4s:
- 4s: [ $\uparrow$ ]
- 3d: [ $\uparrow$ ] [ $\uparrow$ ] [ $\uparrow$ ] [ $\uparrow$ ] [ $\uparrow$ ]
The 4s subshell has 1 unpaired electron, and the 3d subshell has 5 unpaired electrons.
Total number of unpaired electrons = $1 + 5 =$ 6.

(d) Iron (Fe):

Atomic number, Z = 26.
Electronic configuration: [Ar] $3d^6 4s^2$ .
Orbital diagram for the 3d subshell:
- The 6 electrons will fill the 5 orbitals as follows: 5 electrons singly, then the 6th electron pairs up in the first orbital.
- 3d: [ $\uparrow\downarrow$ ] [ $\uparrow$ ] [ $\uparrow$ ] [ $\uparrow$ ] [ $\uparrow$ ]
Number of unpaired electrons = 4.

(e) Krypton (Kr):

Atomic number, Z = 36.
Electronic configuration: [Ar] $3d^{10} 4s^2 4p^6$ .
Krypton is a noble gas. All its orbitals are completely filled.
Orbital diagram for the 4p subshell:
- 4p: [ $\uparrow\downarrow$ ] [ $\uparrow\downarrow$ ] [ $\uparrow\downarrow$ ]
Number of unpaired electrons = 0.

Final Answer: (a) P: 3 unpaired electrons (b) Si: 2 unpaired electrons (c) Cr: 6 unpaired electrons (d) Fe: 4 unpaired electrons (e) Kr: 0 unpaired electrons

Q67EXERCISES

2.67 (a) How many subshells are associated with n=4 ? (b) How many electrons will be present in the subshells having m $_s$ value of -1/2 for n=4 ?

Solution

Part (a) Number of subshells associated with n=4

Concept: For a given principal quantum number,

n

, the number of subshells is equal to

n

. The azimuthal quantum number,

l

, designates the subshells, and its possible values are

0, 1, 2, ..., (n-1)

.

Solution: For

n=4

, the possible values of

l

are:

$l=0$ (which corresponds to the 4s subshell)
$l=1$ (which corresponds to the 4p subshell)
$l=2$ (which corresponds to the 4d subshell)
$l=3$ (which corresponds to the 4f subshell)

There are 4 possible values for

l

, which means there are 4 subshells.

Final Answer for Part (a): There are 4 subshells associated with

n=4

(namely 4s, 4p, 4d, and 4f).

Part (b) Number of electrons with m $_s$ = -1/2 for n=4

Concept: First, we determine the total number of orbitals in the

n=4

shell. The total number of orbitals in a shell is given by

n^2

. Each orbital can hold a maximum of two electrons, one with spin up (

m_s = +1/2

) and one with spin down (

m_s = -1/2

). Therefore, exactly half of the total electron capacity of a shell will have

m_s = -1/2

.

Solution: For the principal quantum shell

n=4

: Total number of orbitals =

n^2 = 4^2 = 16

.

Each of these 16 orbitals can accommodate one electron with a spin quantum number

m_s = -1/2

. Therefore, the total number of electrons that can have

m_s = -1/2

in the

n=4

shell is 16.

Alternatively, we can sum the electrons from each subshell:

4s subshell (1 orbital): 1 electron with $m_s = -1/2$
4p subshell (3 orbitals): 3 electrons with $m_s = -1/2$
4d subshell (5 orbitals): 5 electrons with $m_s = -1/2$
4f subshell (7 orbitals): 7 electrons with $m_s = -1/2$ Total electrons with $m_s = -1/2$ = $1 + 3 + 5 + 7 = 16$ .

Final Answer for Part (b): There will be 16 electrons present in the subshells having

m_s

value of -1/2 for

n=4

.

Structure of AtomClass 11 Chemistry NCERT Solutions

2.1 (i) Calculate the number of electrons which will together weigh one gram. (ii) Calculate the mass and charge of one mole of electrons.

Solution

2.2 (i) Calculate the total number of electrons present in one mole of methane.

Find (a) the total number and (b) the total mass of neutrons in 7 mg of 14C. (Assume that mass of a neutron =1.675×10−27 kg= 1.675 \times 10^{-27} \mathrm{~kg}=1.675×10−27 kg).

Find (a) the total number and (b) the total mass of protons in 34 mg of NH3 at STP. Will the answer change if the temperature and pressure are changed ?

Solution

2.3 How many neutrons and protons are there in the following nuclei ? 613C,816O,1224Mg,2656Fe,3888Sr{ }_{6}^{13} \mathrm{C},{ }_{8}^{16} \mathrm{O},{ }_{12}^{24} \mathrm{Mg},{ }_{26}^{56} \mathrm{Fe},{ }_{38}^{88} \mathrm{Sr}613​C,816​O,1224​Mg,2656​Fe,3888​Sr

Solution

2.4 Write the complete symbol for the atom with the given atomic number (Z) and atomic mass (A)

Z = 17, A = 35.

Z = 92, A = 233.

Z = 4, A = 9.

Solution

2.5 Yellow light emitted from a sodium lamp has a wavelength (λ\lambdaλ) of 580 nm. Calculate the frequency (ν\nuν) and wavenumber (νˉ\bar{\nu}νˉ) of the yellow light.

Solution

2.6 Find energy of each of the photons which

correspond to light of frequency 3×1015 Hz3 \times 10^{15} \mathrm{~Hz}3×1015 Hz.

have wavelength of 0.50A˚0.50 \AA0.50A˚.

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2.7 Calculate the wavelength, frequency and wavenumber of a light wave whose period is 2.0×10−10 s2.0 \times 10^{-10} \mathrm{~s}2.0×10−10 s.

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2.8 What is the number of photons of light with a wavelength of 4000 pm that provide 1 J of energy?

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2.10 Electromagnetic radiation of wavelength 242 nm is just sufficient to ionise the sodium atom. Calculate the ionisation energy of sodium in kJ mol−1^{-1}−1.

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2.11 A 25 watt bulb emits monochromatic yellow light of wavelength of 0.57μm0.57 \mu \mathrm{m}0.57μm. Calculate the rate of emission of quanta per second.

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2.12 Electrons are emitted with zero velocity from a metal surface when it is exposed to radiation of wavelength 6800A˚6800 \AA6800A˚. Calculate threshold frequency (ν0\nu_0ν0​) and work function (W0W_0W0​) of the metal.

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2.13 What is the wavelength of light emitted when the electron in a hydrogen atom undergoes transition from an energy level with n=4n=4n=4 to an energy level with n=2n=2n=2 ?

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2.14 How much energy is required to ionise a H atom if the electron occupies n=5n=5n=5 orbit? Compare your answer with the ionization enthalpy of H atom (energy required to remove the electron from n=1n=1n=1 orbit).

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2.15 What is the maximum number of emission lines when the excited electron of a H atom in n=6n=6n=6 drops to the ground state?

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2.17 Calculate the wavenumber for the longest wavelength transition in the Balmer series of atomic hydrogen.

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2.20 Calculate the wavelength of an electron moving with a velocity of 2.05×107 m s−12.05 \times 10^7 \mathrm{~m} \mathrm{~s}^{-1}2.05×107 m s−1.

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2.21 The mass of an electron is 9.1×10−31 kg9.1 \times 10^{-31} \mathrm{~kg}9.1×10−31 kg. If its K.E. is 3.0×10−25 J3.0 \times 10^{-25} \mathrm{~J}3.0×10−25 J, calculate its wavelength.

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2.22 Which of the following are isoelectronic species i.e., those having the same number of electrons? Na+,K+,Mg2+,Ca2+,S2−,Ar\mathrm{Na}^{+}, \mathrm{K}^{+}, \mathrm{Mg}^{2+}, \mathrm{Ca}^{2+}, \mathrm{S}^{2-}, \mathrm{Ar}Na+,K+,Mg2+,Ca2+,S2−,Ar.

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2.23 (i) Write the electronic configurations of the following ions: (a) H−^-− (b) Na+^++ (c) O2−^{2-}2− (d) F−^-−

What are the atomic numbers of elements whose outermost electrons are represented by (a) 3s1^11 (b) 2p3^33 and (c) 3p5^55 ?

Which atoms are indicated by the following configurations ?

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2.24 What is the lowest value of n that allows g orbitals to exist?

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2.25 An electron is in one of the 3d orbitals. Give the possible values of n, l and ml_ll​ for this electron.

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2.26 An atom of an element contains 29 electrons and 35 neutrons. Deduce (i) the number of protons and (ii) the electronic configuration of the element.

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2.27 Give the number of electrons in the species H2+_2^+2+​, H2_22​ and O2+_2^+2+​

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2.28 (i) An atomic orbital has n=3. What are the possible values of l and ml_ll​ ?

List the quantum numbers (ml_ll​ and l) of electrons for 3d orbital.

Which of the following orbitals are possible? 1p, 2s, 2p and 3f

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2.29 Using s, p, d notations, describe the orbital with the following quantum numbers.

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2.30 Explain, giving reasons, which of the following sets of quantum numbers are not possible.

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2.31 How many electrons in an atom may have the following quantum numbers?

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2.32 Show that the circumference of the Bohr orbit for the hydrogen atom is an integral multiple of the de Broglie wavelength associated with the electron revolving around the orbit.

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2.33 What transition in the hydrogen spectrum would have the same wavelength as the Balmer transition n=4n=4n=4 to n=2n=2n=2 of He+^++ spectrum ?

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2.34 Calculate the energy required for the process He+^++(g) →\rightarrow→ He2+^{2+}2+(g) + e−^-− The ionization energy for the H atom in the ground state is 2.18×10−18 J atom−12.18 \times 10^{-18} \mathrm{~J} \text{ atom}^{-1}2.18×10−18 J atom−1

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2.35 If the diameter of a carbon atom is 0.15 nm, calculate the number of carbon atoms which can be placed side by side in a straight line across length of scale of length 20 cm long.

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2.36 2×1082 \times 10^82×108 atoms of carbon are arranged side by side. Calculate the radius of carbon atom if the length of this arrangement is 2.4 cm.

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Find (a) the total number and (b) the total mass of neutrons in 7 mg of 14C. (Assume that mass of a neutron $= 1.675 \times 10^{-27} \mathrm{~kg}$ ).

2.3 How many neutrons and protons are there in the following nuclei ? ${ }_{6}^{13} \mathrm{C},{ }_{8}^{16} \mathrm{O},{ }_{12}^{24} \mathrm{Mg},{ }_{26}^{56} \mathrm{Fe},{ }_{38}^{88} \mathrm{Sr}$

2.5 Yellow light emitted from a sodium lamp has a wavelength ( $\lambda$ ) of 580 nm. Calculate the frequency ( $\nu$ ) and wavenumber ( $\bar{\nu}$ ) of the yellow light.

correspond to light of frequency $3 \times 10^{15} \mathrm{~Hz}$ .

have wavelength of $0.50 \AA$ .

2.7 Calculate the wavelength, frequency and wavenumber of a light wave whose period is $2.0 \times 10^{-10} \mathrm{~s}$ .

2.10 Electromagnetic radiation of wavelength 242 nm is just sufficient to ionise the sodium atom. Calculate the ionisation energy of sodium in kJ mol $^{-1}$ .

2.11 A 25 watt bulb emits monochromatic yellow light of wavelength of $0.57 \mu \mathrm{m}$ . Calculate the rate of emission of quanta per second.

2.12 Electrons are emitted with zero velocity from a metal surface when it is exposed to radiation of wavelength $6800 \AA$ . Calculate threshold frequency ( $\nu_0$ ) and work function ( $W_0$ ) of the metal.

2.13 What is the wavelength of light emitted when the electron in a hydrogen atom undergoes transition from an energy level with $n=4$ to an energy level with $n=2$ ?

2.14 How much energy is required to ionise a H atom if the electron occupies $n=5$ orbit? Compare your answer with the ionization enthalpy of H atom (energy required to remove the electron from $n=1$ orbit).

2.15 What is the maximum number of emission lines when the excited electron of a H atom in $n=6$ drops to the ground state?

2.20 Calculate the wavelength of an electron moving with a velocity of $2.05 \times 10^7 \mathrm{~m} \mathrm{~s}^{-1}$ .

2.21 The mass of an electron is $9.1 \times 10^{-31} \mathrm{~kg}$ . If its K.E. is $3.0 \times 10^{-25} \mathrm{~J}$ , calculate its wavelength.

2.22 Which of the following are isoelectronic species i.e., those having the same number of electrons? $\mathrm{Na}^{+}, \mathrm{K}^{+}, \mathrm{Mg}^{2+}, \mathrm{Ca}^{2+}, \mathrm{S}^{2-}, \mathrm{Ar}$ .

2.23 (i) Write the electronic configurations of the following ions: (a) H $^-$ (b) Na $^+$ (c) O $^{2-}$ (d) F $^-$

What are the atomic numbers of elements whose outermost electrons are represented by (a) 3s $^1$ (b) 2p $^3$ and (c) 3p $^5$ ?

2.25 An electron is in one of the 3d orbitals. Give the possible values of n, l and m $_l$ for this electron.

2.27 Give the number of electrons in the species H $_2^+$ , H $_2$ and O $_2^+$

2.28 (i) An atomic orbital has n=3. What are the possible values of l and m $_l$ ?

List the quantum numbers (m $_l$ and l) of electrons for 3d orbital.

2.33 What transition in the hydrogen spectrum would have the same wavelength as the Balmer transition $n=4$ to $n=2$ of He $^+$ spectrum ?

2.34 Calculate the energy required for the process He $^+$ (g) $\rightarrow$ He $^{2+}$ (g) + e $^-$ The ionization energy for the H atom in the ground state is $2.18 \times 10^{-18} \mathrm{~J} \text{ atom}^{-1}$

2.36 $2 \times 10^8$ atoms of carbon are arranged side by side. Calculate the radius of carbon atom if the length of this arrangement is 2.4 cm.

2.38 A certain particle carries $2.5 \times 10^{-16} \mathrm{C}$ of static electric charge. Calculate the number of electrons present in it.

2.39 In Milikan's experiment, static electric charge on the oil drops has been obtained by shining X-rays. If the static electric charge on the oil drop is $-1.282 \times 10^{-18} \mathrm{C}$ , calculate the number of electrons present on it.

2.40 In Rutherford's experiment, generally the thin foil of heavy atoms, like gold, platinum etc. have been used to be bombarded by the $\alpha$ -particles. If the thin foil of light atoms like aluminium etc. is used, what difference would be observed from the above results?

2.41 Symbols ${ }_{35}^{79} \mathrm{Br}$ and ${ }^{79} \mathrm{Br}$ can be written, whereas symbols ${ }_{79}^{35} \mathrm{Br}$ and ${ }^{35} \mathrm{Br}$ are not acceptable. Answer briefly.

2.46 Nitrogen laser produces a radiation at a wavelength of 337.1 nm. If the number of photons emitted is $5.6 \times 10^{24}$ , calculate the power of this laser.

2.48 In astronomical observations, signals observed from the distant stars are generally weak. If the photon detector receives a total of $3.15 \times 10^{-18} \mathrm{~J}$ from the radiations of 600 nm, calculate the number of photons received by the detector.

2.54 If the photon of the wavelength 150 pm strikes an atom and one of its inner bound electrons is ejected out with a velocity of $1.5 \times 10^7 \mathrm{~m} \mathrm{~s}^{-1}$ , calculate the energy with which it is bound to the nucleus.

2.59 If the velocity of the electron in Bohr's first orbit is $2.19 \times 10^6 \mathrm{ms}^{-1}$ , calculate the de Broglie wavelength associated with it.

2.60 The velocity associated with a proton moving in a potential difference of 1000 V is $4.37 \times 10^5 \mathrm{ms}^{-1}$ . If the hockey ball of mass 0.1 kg is moving with this velocity, calcualte the wavelength associated with this velocity.

2.67 (a) How many subshells are associated with n=4 ? (b) How many electrons will be present in the subshells having m $_s$ value of -1/2 for n=4 ?