It is possible to determine the ionization energy for hydrogen using the Bohr equation.Calculate the ionization energy for an atom of hydrogen,making the assumption that ionization is the transition from A) -2.18 × 10^-18 J B) +2.18 × 10^-18 J C) +4.59 × 10^-18 J D) -4.59 × 10^-18 J E) +4.36 × 10^-18 J

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The ionization energy for hydrogen can be determined using the equation E = -13.6/n^2, where n is the initial energy level. For ionization, n=1, so E = -13.6/1^2 = -13.6 eV. Since 1 eV = 1.602 × 10^-19 J, the ionization energy can be converted to J by multiplying by this conversion factor, which gives +2.18 × 10^-18 J. Therefore, the correct answer is B.

It Is Possible to Determine the Ionization Energy for Hydrogen