Chapter 8, Problem 8C.8P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The mass of deuteron having first line $\left({}^{\text{1}}\text{H}\right)$ in Lyman series at $82259.098{\text{cm}}^{-1}$ and second $\left({}^2\text{H}\right)$ at $82281.476{\text{cm}}^{-1}$ has to be calculated.  The ratio of the ionization energies of ${}^{\text{1}}\text{H}$ and ${}^2\text{H}$ has to be calculated.

Concept introduction:

Ionization energy is defined as the energy required for removing an electron from the gaseous atoms.  The ionization energy decreases as the size of the atom increases.  The second ionization energy is referred to as the energy required for removing an electron from the gaseous ion.  The second ionization energy is always higher than the first ionization energy.