Question

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 n=1 to n=infinity.
I don't know how to solve this problem.

A. -2.18 x 10-18 J
B. +2 .18 x 10-18 J
C. +4.59 x 10-18 J
D. -4.59 x 10-18 J
E. +4.36 x 10-18 J

Answer 1

1/wavelength = R(1/1^2 - 0)
Note: that last term is 1/n^2 but if n = infinity then 1/infinity is zero.
R = Rydberg constant = 1.0973E7
Solve for wavelength in meters then E =hc/wavelength to solve for energy in joules. You may want to change that to electron volts.

Answer 2

1/W(WAVELENGTH)=1.097*10^9[1-0]
W=9.09*10^-8m
E=hc/w
6.63*10^-34*3*10^8/9.09*10^-8
=2.18*10^-18 J B IS THE ANSWER

Answer 3

It is possible to determine the ionization energy for hydrogen using the Bohr equation. Calculate the ionization energy (in kJ) for a mole of hydrogen atoms, making the assumption that ionization is the transition from n=1 to n= infinity.