Asked in ETEA MDCAT 2012 2012Moderate

The ionization potential of Hydrogen atom is:

Correct answer: A. 13.6 eV

  • A. 13.6 eV
  • B. 1.36 eV
  • C. 10.2 eV
  • D. 4.3 eV

Explanation

The ionization potential of a hydrogen atom is 13.6 eV, which is the energy needed to completely remove the electron from the nucleus when the atom is in its ground state. This value is derived from the Bohr model of the hydrogen atom. Other options like 1.36 eV, 10.2 eV, and 4.3 eV do not match the energy required to ionize hydrogen and are therefore incorrect.

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