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De Broglie Hypothesis and Quantization in Bohr Model

In the Bohr model, how many de Broglie wavelengths fit into the circumference of the \( n = 5 \) orbit?

**De Broglie hypothesis** λ = h/p, p=mv momentum, suggests electron as wave, in Bohr model circumference 2πr = n λ, standing wave condition, n wavelengths fit into orbit, for n=6, 6 wavelengths, for n=4, 4 wavelengths, explains quantization of angular momentum L = r p = r h/λ = r h n/(2πr)= n h/2π = n ħ, physical basis for Bohr quantization. 2π r_n = nλ . For n = 5 , number of wavelengths = 5. Using E_n = -13.6/n² eV, r_n = n² a₀, L = n h/2π, R = R₀ A^¹/³, BE = Δm c² and 1 u = 931.5 MeV, evaluation

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De Broglie Hypothesis and Quantization in Bohr Model

What is the speed of an electron in the \( n = 5 \) orbit of a hydrogen atom if its speed in \( n = 1 \) is \( 2.2 \time

**Bohr's quantization** angular momentum L = m v r = n h/2π, for n=2 L=2h/2π= h/π=2.11×10⁻³⁴ J·s, for n=5 L=5h/2π, de Broglie λ = h/p, p= m v, for first orbit v=2.2×10⁶ m/s, λ= h/(m v)=6.6×10⁻³⁴/(9.1×10⁻³¹×2.2×10⁶)=3.3×10⁻¹⁰ m, circumference 2πr=3.33×10⁻¹⁰ m, one wavelength fits for n=1. v_n = (v₁/n) . For n = 5 : v₅ = (2.2 × 10⁶/5) = 4.4 × 10⁵ m/s . Using E_n = -13.6/n² eV, r_n = n² a₀, L = n h/2π, R = R₀ A^¹/³, BE = Δm c² and 1 u = 931.5 MeV, evaluation yields 4.4 × 10⁵ m/s, consistent with Bohr model and nuclear binding energy systematics.

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De Broglie Hypothesis and Quantization in Bohr Model

What limitation of Bohr’s model prevents it from explaining the spectrum of helium?

**Bohr's quantization** angular momentum L = m v r = n h/2π, for n=2 L=2h/2π= h/π=2.11×10⁻³⁴ J·s, for n=5 L=5h/2π, de Broglie λ = h/p, p= m v, for first orbit v=2.2×10⁶ m/s, λ= h/(m v)=6.6×10⁻³⁴/(9.1×10⁻³¹×2.2×10⁶)=3.3×10⁻¹⁰ m, circumference 2πr=3.33×10⁻¹⁰ m, one wavelength fits for n=1. Bohr’s model applies only to hydrogenic (single-electron) atoms and cannot account for electron-electron interactions in multi-electron atoms like helium. Using E_n = -13.6/n² eV, r_n = n² a₀, L = n h/2π, R = R₀ A^¹/³, BE = Δm c² and 1 u = 931.5 MeV, evaluation yields Inability to handle multi-electron atoms,

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Bohr Model Energy Levels and Hydrogen Spectrum

What assumption in Rutherford’s model contradicts classical electromagnetic theory?

**Bohr energy levels** E_n = -13.6/n² eV for hydrogen, negative indicating bound state, total energy = -13.6 eV ground state n=1, -3.4 eV n=2, -1.51 eV n=3, etc., photon energy for transition n_i → n_f is ΔE =13.6(1/n_f² -1/n_i²) eV, wavelength λ = hc/ΔE, h=6.6×10⁻³⁴ J·s, c=3×10⁸ m/s. Emission line spectrum characterized by discrete wavelengths because energy levels discrete. Rutherford assumes electrons orbit the nucleus like planets, but classical theory predicts they would radiate energy and collapse, not remain stable. Using E_n = -13.6/n² eV, r_n = n² a₀, L = n h/2π, R = R₀ A^¹/³, BE = Δm

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Hydrogen Atom Properties - Radius, Speed and Energy

In a hydrogen atom, the total energy of an electron in the \( n = 3 \) state is -1.51 eV. What is its potential energy?

**Energy in hydrogen** total E_n = -13.6/n² eV, kinetic K = +13.6/n² eV, potential U = -27.2/n² eV, ratio K/U = -1/2, total negative indicates bound, zero at ionization, negative total means electron bound, requires energy to free. For n=4 E=-0.85 eV, U=-1.7 eV, K=0.85 eV, potential energy twice total negative. E = K + U , K = -E = 1.51 eV . U = -2K = -2 × 1.51 = -3.02 eV . Using E_n = -13.6/n² eV, r_n = n² a₀, L = n h/2π, R = R₀ A^¹/³, BE = Δm c² and 1 u = 931.5 MeV, evaluation yields -3.02

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Bohr Model Energy Levels and Hydrogen Spectrum

In Bohr’s model, what happens to the energy required to ionize a hydrogen atom as the electron’s orbit number increases?

**Bohr energy levels** E_n = -13.6/n² eV for hydrogen, negative indicating bound state, total energy = -13.6 eV ground state n=1, -3.4 eV n=2, -1.51 eV n=3, etc., photon energy for transition n_i → n_f is ΔE =13.6(1/n_f² -1/n_i²) eV, wavelength λ = hc/ΔE, h=6.6×10⁻³⁴ J·s, c=3×10⁸ m/s. Emission line spectrum characterized by discrete wavelengths because energy levels discrete. As n increases, the energy becomes less negative (closer to zero), so less energy is required to ionize the atom from higher orbits. Using E_n = -13.6/n² eV, r_n = n² a₀, L = n h/2π, R = R₀ A^¹/³, BE = Δm c² and 1

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Bohr Model Energy Levels and Hydrogen Spectrum

Which of the following statements is correct about the absorption process in a hydrogen atom?

**Hydrogen transitions** example n=3→n=1 ΔE=13.6(1-1/9)=12.09 eV, photon 12.09 eV, λ=1240/12.09≈102.6 nm Lyman series, n=3→n=2 ΔE=1.89 eV Balmer visible Hα 656 nm. Absorption photon energy must match difference, if atom in n=2 absorbs 1.89 eV jumps to n=3, if absorbs 12.75 eV from ground 1→4 because -13.6+12.75=-0.85 eV = -13.6/16. Absorption occurs when an electron jumps to a higher energy level by absorbing a photon matching the energy difference between levels. Using E_n = -13.6/n² eV, r_n = n² a₀, L = n h/2π, R = R₀ A^¹/³, BE = Δm c² and 1 u = 931.5 MeV, evaluation yields Electron jumps to

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In Rutherford’s scattering experiment, what causes the large deflection of some alpha-particles?

**Excitation** energy required to go from n=1 to n=3 is 12.09 eV, from ground to n=∞ ionization 13.6 eV, state n=∞ means ionized, electron free with zero energy, highest level reached by electron beam energy determines which levels can be excited, e.g., 11 eV beam from ground can reach n=2 (10.2 eV) but not n=3 (12.09 eV), so max n=2. Large deflections occur due to the strong repulsive force from the positively charged nucleus when alpha-particles approach it closely. Using E_n = -13.6/n² eV, r_n = n² a₀, L = n h/2π, R = R₀ A^¹/³, BE = Δm c² and 1 u = 931.5

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Bohr Model Energy Levels and Hydrogen Spectrum

In Rutherford’s scattering experiment, what does a small fraction of alpha-particles rebounding back indicate?

**Bohr energy levels** E_n = -13.6/n² eV for hydrogen, negative indicating bound state, total energy = -13.6 eV ground state n=1, -3.4 eV n=2, -1.51 eV n=3, etc., photon energy for transition n_i → n_f is ΔE =13.6(1/n_f² -1/n_i²) eV, wavelength λ = hc/ΔE, h=6.6×10⁻³⁴ J·s, c=3×10⁸ m/s. Emission line spectrum characterized by discrete wavelengths because energy levels discrete. It indicates that the positive charge and most of the mass are concentrated in a small nucleus, causing strong repulsion in head-on collisions. Using E_n = -13.6/n² eV, r_n = n² a₀, L = n h/2π, R = R₀ A^¹/³, BE = Δm c² an

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A hydrogen atom in the ground state is bombarded with a 12.5 eV electron beam. What is the maximum energy level the elec

**Excitation** energy required to go from n=1 to n=3 is 12.09 eV, from ground to n=∞ ionization 13.6 eV, state n=∞ means ionized, electron free with zero energy, highest level reached by electron beam energy determines which levels can be excited, e.g., 11 eV beam from ground can reach n=2 (10.2 eV) but not n=3 (12.09 eV), so max n=2. E₁ = -13.6 eV . E_n = -13.6 + 12.5 = -1.1 eV . -1.1 = -(13.6/n²) ⇒ n² ≈ 12.36 ⇒ n = 3 (since E₃ = -1.51 eV < -1.1 eV , n = 3 ). Using E_n = -13.6/n² eV, r_n =

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What is the energy required to ionize a hydrogen atom from its ground state? (Ground state energy = -13.6 eV)

**Hydrogen transitions** example n=3→n=1 ΔE=13.6(1-1/9)=12.09 eV, photon 12.09 eV, λ=1240/12.09≈102.6 nm Lyman series, n=3→n=2 ΔE=1.89 eV Balmer visible Hα 656 nm. Absorption photon energy must match difference, if atom in n=2 absorbs 1.89 eV jumps to n=3, if absorbs 12.75 eV from ground 1→4 because -13.6+12.75=-0.85 eV = -13.6/16. Ionization energy = energy to reach E = 0 from ground state. E₁ = -13.6 eV , E_∞ = 0 eV . Energy required = 0 - (-13.6) = 13.6 eV . Using E_n = -13.6/n² eV, r_n = n² a₀, L = n h/2π, R = R₀ A^¹/³, BE = Δm c² and 1 u

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Atomic Models - Rutherford, Thomson and Bohr

In Rutherford’s model, what is the primary force keeping electrons in orbit around the nucleus?

**Thomson's plum pudding model** positive charge uniformly distributed in sphere with electrons embedded, positive charge spread, fails to explain large angle scattering observed. Bohr's model introduces stationary orbits with quantized angular momentum L = n h/2π, physical basis de Broglie standing wave condition 2πr = n λ, circumference fits n wavelengths, explains line spectrum. The electrostatic force of attraction between the positively charged nucleus and negatively charged electrons provides the centripetal force for orbiting. Using E_n = -13.6/n² eV, r_n = n² a₀, L = n h/2π, R = R₀ A^¹

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