The Electron in a Hydrogen Atom transforms from its n=1 state to its n=3 state. Does the electron absorb or release energy? What is the amount of energy assosicated with this transformation? What will happen after this transition? List the four quantum numbers of an electron in the ground state of a hydrogen atom. Solution E n = (-13.6 eV)/n 2 E 3 = (-13.6 eV)/9 = -1.51 eV E 1 = (-13.6 eV)/1 = -13.6 eV Electron losses energy E = -1.51 - (-13.6) = 12.09 eV .

1. The Electron in a Hydrogen Atom transforms from its n=1 state to its n=3 state.
Does the electron absorb or release energy?
What is the amount of energy assosicated with this transformation?
What will happen after this transition?
List the four quantum numbers of an electron in the ground state of a hydrogen atom.
Solution
E n = (-13.6 eV)/n 2
E 3 = (-13.6 eV)/9 = -1.51 eV
E 1 = (-13.6 eV)/1 = -13.6 eV
Electron losses energy
E = -1.51 - (-13.6) = 12.09 eV