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a.
To calculate: Energy needed to ionize the atom.
a.
Answer to Problem 32A
Energy needed to ionize the atom =
Explanation of Solution
Given:
The mercury atom is in an excited state at
Formula used:
Energy change of an atom is given by,
Where
Calculation:
According to the given diagram,
Energy needed to ionize the atom is calculated as:
Conclusion:
Energy needed to ionize the atom =
b.
To calculate: Energy released if the atom is dropped to
b.
Answer to Problem 32A
Energy released if the atom is dropped to
Explanation of Solution
Given:
The mercury atom is in an excited state at
Formula used:
Energy released by an atom is given by,
Where
Calculation:
According to the given diagram,
Energy released if the atom is dropped to
Conclusion:
Energy released if the atom is dropped to
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