Explain the different types of spectral series.

When an electron in an excited state falls back to a lower energy state, it emits photon of particular energy which is equal to the difference in energies of two states. Rydberg formula gives a relation between energy difference between various energy levels and the wavelength of the photons. ν = R Z 2 1 n 1 2 - 1 n 2 2 where R is the Rydberg constant, Z is the atomic number and n 1 and n 2 are the principal quantum numbers of the orbit. The spectral lines are formed as a result of electronic transition from one energy level to another. For a hydrogen atom, these lines are divided into five series: (i) Lyman series: Lyman series is obtained when an electron jumps to the first orbit from any other outer orbit. The wavelengths of Lyman series lies in the ultraviolet region of the spectrum. (ii) Balmer series: Balmer series is obtained when an electron jumps to the second orbit from any other outer orbit. The wavelengths of Balmer series lies in the visible region of the spectrum. (iii) Paschen series: Paschen series is obtained when an electron jumps to the third orbit from any other outer orbit. The wavelengths of Paschen series lies in the infrared region of the spectrum. (iv) Brackett series: Brackett series is obtained when an electron jumps to the fourth orbit from any other outer orbit. The wavelengths of Brackett series lies in the infrared region of the spectrum. (v) Pfund series: This series is obtained when an electron jumps to the fifth orbit from any other outer orbit. The wavelengths of Pfund series lies in the infrared region of the spectrum.

A difference of 2 . 3 eV separates two energy levels in an atom. What is the frequency of radiation emitted when the atom makes a transition from the upper level to the lower level?

The Separation of two energy levels in an atom, E = 2 . 3 eV = 2 . 3 × 1 . 6 × 10 - 19 = 3 . 68 × 10 - 19 J The relation between energy and frequency is given by, E = h v Where, Planck’s constant h = 6 . 62 × 10 - 34 Js , and, ν is the frequency of radiation. ∴ ν = E ⁄ h = 3 . 68 × 10 - 19 6 . 62 × 10 - 34 = 5 . 55 × 10 14 Hz The radiation frequency is 5 . 6 × 10 14 Hz . Here, the symbols have their usual meaning.

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Give the results of Rutherford alpha scattering experiment.

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How is impact parameter related to angle of scattering?

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What is impact parameter and angle of scattering? How are they related to each other?

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An electron in the ground state of hydrogen atom is revolving in anti-clockwise direction in circular orbit of Radius R, Fig. 20.20.

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The atom is placed in a uniform magnetic induction B such that the plane normal to the electron-orbit makes an angle of $30 °$ with the magnetic induction. Find the torque experienced by the orbital electron

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Explain Rutherford's scattering of