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If and are the frequencies of corresponding and -rays of an element, then
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Correct option: C
Option C () is correct because the energy difference between energy levels corresponds to the frequencies of the emitted X-rays.
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Solid targets of different elements are bombarded by highly energetic electron beams. The frequency of the characteristic X-rays emitted from different targets varies with atomic number as
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Correct option: B
Option B () is correct because the frequency of characteristic X-rays is proportional to the square of the atomic number, as described by Moseley's law.
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If the wavelength of the first line of the Lyman series for the hydrogen atom is , then what will be the wavelength of the first line of the Balmer series of the hydrogen spectrum?
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Correct option: A
Option A () is correct because it is calculated using the Rydberg formula for the first line of the Balmer series, given the wavelength of the first Lyman series line.
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Which energy state of the triply ionized beryllium has the same electron orbital radius as that of ground state of hydrogen? Given for
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Correct option: D
Option C () is correct because the electron orbital radius is proportional to , and for the radii to be equal, must be the same for both hydrogen and triply ionized beryllium.
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The shortest wave length of the spectral line (series limit) of Paschen series is
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Correct option: A
Option A () is correct because it is calculated using the Rydberg formula for the Paschen series limit (n=3 to n=infinity).
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Consider the following statements.
A. Atoms of each element emit characteristics spectrum.
B. According to Bohr’s postulate, an electron in a hydrogen atom, revolves in a certain stationary orbit
C. The density of nuclear matter depends on the size of the nucleus
D. A free neutron is stable but a free proton decay is possible
E. Radioactivity is an indication of the instability of nuclei
Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
A. Atoms of each element emit characteristics spectrum.
B. According to Bohr’s postulate, an electron in a hydrogen atom, revolves in a certain stationary orbit
C. The density of nuclear matter depends on the size of the nucleus
D. A free neutron is stable but a free proton decay is possible
E. Radioactivity is an indication of the instability of nuclei
Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
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Correct option: B
A, B and E
Option B is correct. Atoms emit characteristic spectra, electrons revolve in stationary orbits, and radioactivity indicates nuclear instability, making A, B, and E correct.
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The Rydberg constant for hydrogen is
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Correct option: D
Option B () is incorrect. The correct formula is
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If an electron drops from orbit to orbit in an -atom, then
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Correct option: C
It emits a photon
The correct answer is that it emits a 2.55 eV photon because the energy difference between the orbits is released as a photon.
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Statement-I: An electron in hydrogen atom passes fromn to level. The maximum number of photons that can be emitted is 6.
Statement-II: maximum number of photons omitted can only be 4.
Statement-II: maximum number of photons omitted can only be 4.
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Correct option: C
Statement-I is true and Statement-II is false
Statement-I is true and Statement-II is false because the maximum number of photons emitted when an electron transitions from n=4 to n=1 is 6, calculated by N = n(n-1)/2.
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-rays are known to be electromagnetic radiations. Therefore the -ray photon has
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Correct option: D
Neither electric charge nor magnetic moment
Option D is correct because X-rays are electromagnetic radiations and thus have neither electric charge nor magnetic moment.
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Which one of the series of hydrogen spectrum is in the visible region
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Correct option: B
Balmer series
Option B (Balmer series) is correct because the Balmer series corresponds to transitions to the n=2 energy level, which fall within the visible region of the electromagnetic spectrum.
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The energy of an electron in the orbit is given by . Calculate the energy required to excite an electron from ground state to the second excited state.
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Correct option: A
12.09 eV
Option A (12.09 eV) is correct because it is the energy difference between the ground state and the second excited state.
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How may different wavelengths be observed in the spectrum from a hydrogen sample if atoms are excited to states with quantum number (n)?
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Correct option: C
Option C is correct because the number of different wavelengths is given by the formula n(n-1)/2, representing all possible transitions.
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Which of the following is true?
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Correct option: C
The Paschan series is a line spectrum in the infrared region
Option C (The Paschan series is a line spectrum in the infrared region) is correct because the Paschen series corresponds to transitions to the n=3 energy level, which emits infrared radiation.
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X-rays are used in determining the molecular structure of crystalline because its
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Correct option: C
Its wavelength is comparable to interatomic distance
Option C (Its wavelength is comparable to interatomic distance) is correct because X-rays with wavelengths comparable to atomic spacing are needed for diffraction in crystals.
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An -particle after passing through a potential difference of volts collides with a nucleus. If the atomic number of the nucleus is then the distance of closest approach of -particle to the nucleus will be
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Correct option: B
Option B () is correct because the ratio of kinetic energies is the square of the ratio of the cosine of the angles, derived from the conservation of momentum in the x-direction.
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Statement-I: In the experiment of alpha particle scattering, extremely thin gold foils are preferred over other metals.
Statement-II: Gold is a ductile material.
Statement-II: Gold is a ductile material.
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Correct option: A
Statement-I and Statement-II are true
Option A is correct because gold is ductile, allowing it to be made into extremely thin foils, which are preferred in alpha particle scattering experiments.
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The longest wavelength emitted in hydrogen atom belonging to Balmer series, is
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Correct option: D
Option B (36/5 R) is correct because it is calculated using the Rydberg formula for the Balmer series, where the longest wavelength corresponds to the smallest energy transition (n=3 to n=2).
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Assertion: When light is passed through a sample of hydrogen atoms in ground state, then wavelengths of absorption lines are same as wavelengths of lines of Lyman series in emission spectrum. and
Reason : In ground state hydrogen atom will absorb only those radiation which will excite to higher energy level.
Reason : In ground state hydrogen atom will absorb only those radiation which will excite to higher energy level.
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Correct option: A
Assertion is true, Reason is true and Reason is correct explanation for Assertion.
Option A is correct because both the assertion and the reason are true, and the reason correctly explains why absorption lines match Lyman series emission lines.
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Assertion: The Balmer series lies in the visible region of the electromagnetic spectrum.
Reason : , where,
Reason : , where,
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Correct option: A
Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion
Option A is correct because the Balmer series wavelengths, defined by the given formula, fall within the visible region of the electromagnetic spectrum.
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An -particle of energy is scattered by gold foil . Calculate the maximum volume in which positive charge of the atom is likely to be concentrated.
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Correct option: A
Option A () is correct because it's calculated by finding the distance of closest approach and then using that radius to calculate the volume.
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Which of the following is true for number of spectral lines in going from Lyman series to -fund series
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Correct option: B
Decreases
Option B (Decreases) is correct because the number of spectral lines decreases as we move from Lyman to P-fund series.
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In Davisson - Germer experiment maximum intensity is observed at
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Correct option: B
and 50 V
Option B ( and 50 V) is correct because the maximum intensity is observed at this specific angle and voltage in the Davisson-Germer experiment.
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Mosley’s law relates the frequencies of line -rays with the following characteristics of the target element
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Correct option: C
Its atomic number
Option C (Its atomic number) is correct because Moseley's law relates the frequency of X-rays to the atomic number of the target element.
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Which of the following statements are true regarding Bohr’s model of hydrogen atom
(I) Orbiting speed of electron decreases as it shifts to discrete orbits away from the nucleus
(II) Radii of allowed orbits of electron are proportional to the principal quantum number
(III) Frequency with which electrons orbit around the nucleus is discrete orbits is inversely proportional to the cube of principal quantum number
(IV) Binding force with which the electron is bound to the nucleus increases as it shifts to outer orbits
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(I) Orbiting speed of electron decreases as it shifts to discrete orbits away from the nucleus
(II) Radii of allowed orbits of electron are proportional to the principal quantum number
(III) Frequency with which electrons orbit around the nucleus is discrete orbits is inversely proportional to the cube of principal quantum number
(IV) Binding force with which the electron is bound to the nucleus increases as it shifts to outer orbits
Select correct answer using the codes given below
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Correct option: A
I and III
Option A (I and III) is correct because orbital speed decreases with increasing orbit radius and frequency is inversely proportional to the cube of the principal quantum number.
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X-ray of wavelength is emitted from the metal target. The potential difference applied across the cathode and the metal target is
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Correct option: C
6200 V
Option C (6200 V) is correct because it is the potential difference required to produce X-rays of the given wavelength, calculated using .
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In an ionisation experiment it is found that a doubly ionised particle enters a magnetic field of 1 T and moves in a circular path of radius 1 m with a speed of . The particle must be
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Correct option: A
Option A ( is correct because the mass calculated from the given parameters matches the mass of Carbon-12.
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Energy of electron in an orbit of -atom is
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Correct option: B
Negative
Option B (Negative) is correct because the energy of an electron in an orbit of a Hydrogen atom is negative, indicating that the electron is bound to the nucleus.
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In Davisson and Germer experiment intensity of scattered beam of electron was maximum at scattering angle and at
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Correct option: C
accelerating potential
Option C ( accelerating potential) is correct because the maximum intensity of the scattered electron beam in the Davisson-Germer experiment occurs at approximately 54V.
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In the Bohr model of hydrogen atom, the electron is treated as a particle going in a circle with the centre at the proton. The proton itself is assumed to be fixed in an inertial frame. The centripetal force is provided by the Coloumb attraction. In the ground state, the electron goes round the proton in a circle of radius . Find the speed of the electron in the ground state. Mass of the electron and charge of the electron .
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Correct option: D
Option D () is correct because it is the calculated speed of the electron in the ground state of the hydrogen atom using Coulomb's law and centripetal force.
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