COMEDK · Physics · 28. Atomic Physics
The amount of energy required to separate a hydrogen atom into a proton and an electron is
- A \(1.36 \mathrm{eV}\)
- B \(13.6 \mathrm{eV}\)
- C \(0.136 \mathrm{eV}\)
- D \(136 \mathrm{eV}\)
Answer & Solution
Correct Answer
(B) \(13.6 \mathrm{eV}\)
Step-by-step Solution
Detailed explanation
The amount of energy required to separate a hydrogen atom into a proton and an electron is equal to its ionisation energy which is equal to \(13.6 \mathrm{eV}\).
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