Chapter 8, Problem 8C.5P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The ionization energy of the ground state atom of lithium has to be calculated.

Concept introduction:

Rydberg equation is used to represent the wavenumber or wavelength of the lines present in the atomic spectrum of an element.  The Rydberg equation for a lithium atom is given by the expression as shown below.

    $\frac{1}{\lambda }=R_{\text{Li}}\left(\frac{1}{n_{\text{1}}^2}-\frac{1}{n_{\text{2}}^2}\right)$