Which electron transition involves the most energy?

We can see here that the electron transitions in hydrogen atom that will require the largest amount of energy: a. from n = 1 to n = 2
The energy of an electron transition is greater when the electron moves to higher energy levels or orbits within the atom.
In terms of electron transitions, the transition from a lower energy level to a higher energy level involves absorbing the most energy. This is typically represented by transitions like the jump from the first energy level (n = 1) to higher energy levels (n > 1), such as n = 2, n = 3, and so on.
The complete question:
Which of the following electron transitions in hydrogen atom will require largest amount of energy?
a. from n = 1 to n = 2
b. from n = 2 to n = 3
c. from n = ∞ to n = 1
d. from n = 3 to n = 5

Answered by ProfChris1 | 2024-06-18

The electron transition that involves the most energy is from n = ∞ to n = 1 in a hydrogen atom, as it represents the electron moving from an unbound state to the ground state. This transition requires significant energy due to the large potential difference. Therefore, the correct option is c.
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Answered by ProfChris1 | 2024-10-09