Math Problem Statement

Consider an electron which is moving in 2nd orbit of He*. Identify the incorrect option(s) from the following with respect to the electron. One/More correct answer(s) A. Velocity of the moving electron is 2.18 × 10 10 cm s−1 B. Potential energy of the moving electron is -27.2 eV C. Kinetic energy of the moving electron is -13.6 eV D. Radius of the orbit is 1.058 Å

Solution

We are analyzing an electron in the second orbit of a hydrogen-like ion, He+^+ (which is singly ionized helium). In this case, the nucleus has a charge of Z=2Z = 2, and the electron is in the n=2n = 2 energy level.

To determine which of the given options is incorrect, let's calculate each property step by step.

1. Velocity of the electron

For a hydrogen-like atom, the velocity vv of an electron in orbit nn is given by: v=(Zn)v0v = \left(\frac{Z}{n}\right) \cdot v_0 where v0=2.18×108cm/sv_0 = 2.18 \times 10^8 \, \text{cm/s} (velocity of an electron in the ground state of hydrogen).

For He+^+ (Z=2Z = 2) in the second orbit (n=2n = 2): v=(22)2.18×108cm/s=2.18×108cm/sv = \left(\frac{2}{2}\right) \cdot 2.18 \times 10^8 \, \text{cm/s} = 2.18 \times 10^8 \, \text{cm/s} This means that the velocity of the electron is 2.18×1082.18 \times 10^8 cm/s, not 2.18×10102.18 \times 10^{10} cm/s. Therefore, Option A is incorrect.

2. Potential Energy (P.E.) of the electron

The potential energy of an electron in a hydrogen-like ion is given by: P.E.=Z213.6eVn2\text{P.E.} = -\frac{Z^2 \cdot 13.6 \, \text{eV}}{n^2} For Z=2Z = 2 and n=2n = 2: P.E.=(2)213.622=413.64=13.6eV\text{P.E.} = -\frac{(2)^2 \cdot 13.6}{2^2} = -\frac{4 \cdot 13.6}{4} = -13.6 \, \text{eV} So, the potential energy is 13.6-13.6 eV, not 27.2-27.2 eV. Therefore, Option B is incorrect.

3. Kinetic Energy (K.E.) of the electron

The kinetic energy of an electron in orbit is half of the magnitude of the potential energy: K.E.=12P.E.\text{K.E.} = -\frac{1}{2} \cdot \text{P.E.} Since P.E.=13.6eV\text{P.E.} = -13.6 \, \text{eV}: K.E.=12×(13.6)=13.6eV\text{K.E.} = -\frac{1}{2} \times (-13.6) = 13.6 \, \text{eV} Thus, the kinetic energy is 13.613.6 eV, not 13.6-13.6 eV. Therefore, Option C is incorrect.

4. Radius of the orbit

The radius of an electron in the nn-th orbit for a hydrogen-like ion is given by: rn=n2a0Zr_n = \frac{n^2 a_0}{Z} where a0=0.529A˚a_0 = 0.529 \, \text{Å} is the Bohr radius.

For Z=2Z = 2 and n=2n = 2: r2=(2)2×0.5292=4×0.5292=1.058A˚r_2 = \frac{(2)^2 \times 0.529}{2} = \frac{4 \times 0.529}{2} = 1.058 \, \text{Å} Therefore, the radius is 1.0581.058 Å, which matches the given value. Thus, Option D is correct.

Final Answer:

The incorrect options are:

  • A, B, and C.

Do you want further clarification on any of these steps or explanations?

Here are five related questions to explore:

  1. How is the energy of an electron in a hydrogen-like atom calculated?
  2. What is the relationship between potential energy and kinetic energy in atomic orbitals?
  3. How does the atomic radius change with different atomic numbers in hydrogen-like ions?
  4. Can the Bohr model be applied to multielectron atoms?
  5. Why is the electron's kinetic energy always positive?

Tip: In hydrogen-like atoms, the potential energy is always twice the magnitude of the kinetic energy but negative, due to the attractive electrostatic force between the nucleus and the electron.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Atomic physics
Bohr model
Energy levels
Hydrogen-like ions

Formulas

v = (Z/n) * v0
P.E. = -(Z^2 * 13.6 eV)/n^2
K.E. = -1/2 * P.E.
r_n = (n^2 * a0)/Z

Theorems

Bohr model for hydrogen-like ions
Relationship between kinetic and potential energy in atomic orbitals

Suitable Grade Level

Undergraduate level (Physics)