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How much energy is required to ionize a hydrogen atom initially in the $n=2$ state?
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The energy of a hydrogen atom in a particular state is given by the formula: E_n = -13.6 eV / n^2 For n=2, the energy is: E_2 = -13.6 eV / 2^2 = -13.6 eV / 4 = -3.4 eV Show more…
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