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 Which of the following radiation has the shortest wavelength.
  • a)
    Infra red
  • b)
    ultraviolet
  • c)
    microwave
  • d)
    X-ray
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Gaurav Kumar answered
Radio waves, infrared rays, visible light, ultraviolet rays, X-rays, and gamma raysare all types of electromagnetic radiation. Radio waves have the longest wavelength, and gamma rays have the shortest wavelength.

The wavelength of light that has a frequency of 1.20 × 1013s-1 is __________ m.
  • a)
    2.50 × 10-5
  • b)
    0.0400
  • c)
    25.0
  • d)
    12.0
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Krishna Iyer answered
 
The speed of all form of electromagnetic wave is related by the equation c = λ.v, whereby, λ = 3.0 x 108 / 1.2 x 1013 = 2.5 x 10 -5 m.

For a multi-electron atom, set of quantum numbers is given as
2,0,0,1/2 ; 2,0,0,-1/2
Q. Thus, the next higher allowed set of n and / quantum numbers for this atom in its ground state is
  • a)
    n=3, l=0
  • b)
    n=3, l=1
  • c)
    n=2, l=0
  • d)
    n=2, l=1
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Om Desai answered
Given a set of quantum numbers, n=2,l=0 for a multi-electron atom refers to 2s orbital. 
The next higher allowed set of 'n' and 'l' quantum numbers for this atom in the ground state is n=2,l=1. This corresponds to 2p orbital.
Note: The orbital with a higher value of the sum (n+l) has higher energy.
For 2s orbital (n+l)=(2+0)=2
For 2p orbital (n+l)=(2+1)=3

What is the wavelength of light (nm) that has a frequency 4.62 ×1014s-1?
  • a)
    1.54 × 10-3
  • b)
    649
  • c)
    932
  • d)
    1.07 × 106
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Nandini Patel answered
The wavelength (λ) and frequency (ν) of electromagnetic wave is related by the equation c = λ.ν, whereby, λ = 3.0 x108 / 4.62 x1014 =  0.649 x 10-6 m = 649nm

Which quantum numbers gives the shell to which the electron belongs?
  • a)
    m
  • b)
    n
  • c)
    l
  • d)
    s
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Sinjini Shah answered
The quantum numbers in an atom are used to describe the energy levels and sublevels where electrons can be found. These quantum numbers include the principal quantum number (n), the azimuthal quantum number (l), the magnetic quantum number (ml), and the spin quantum number (ms).

- Principal Quantum Number (n): The principal quantum number determines the main energy level or shell in which an electron resides. It can have any positive integer value starting from 1. As the value of n increases, the energy level and distance from the nucleus also increase.

- Azimuthal Quantum Number (l): The azimuthal quantum number determines the sublevel or orbital shape within a particular energy level. It can have values ranging from 0 to (n-1). The sublevels are designated by letters: s, p, d, f, etc. The value of l also determines the number of orbitals within a sublevel. For example, when l = 0 (s sublevel), there is only one orbital; when l = 1 (p sublevel), there are three orbitals; when l = 2 (d sublevel), there are five orbitals, and so on.

- Magnetic Quantum Number (ml): The magnetic quantum number determines the orientation or spatial orientation of the orbitals within a sublevel. It can have values ranging from -l to +l, including zero. For example, when l = 1 (p sublevel), ml can have values of -1, 0, or +1, representing the three different orientations of the p orbitals.

- Spin Quantum Number (ms): The spin quantum number describes the spin orientation of an electron within an orbital. It can have two values: +1/2 (spin up) or -1/2 (spin down).

Out of these quantum numbers, the principal quantum number (n) determines the shell or energy level in which the electron resides. Therefore, the correct answer is option 'B' (n). The other quantum numbers (l, ml, and ms) provide further details about the specific sublevel, orbital orientation, and spin orientation of the electron within the shell.

The ejected electrons from the surface of metal in photoelectric effect are called:
  • a)
    Photoelectrons
  • b)
    Proton
  • c)
    Electron
  • d)
    Neutron
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Jayant Mishra answered
Photoelectric Effect: If light beyond a specific threshold frequency hits a metal surface, electrons are ejected from the surface of the metal. The minimum energy required to eject an electron from the surface is called the work function of the metal. These ejected electrons are called photoelectrons.

Which of the following statements is/are correct?
  • a)
    The electronic configuration Cr is [Ar] 3d5,4s1
  • b)
    Spin quantum number of K (19) can have value - 1/2
  • c)
    Any p-orbital can have maximum of two electrons
  • d)
    A s-orbital can have maximum of two electron
Correct answer is option 'A,B,C,D'. Can you explain this answer?

Geetika Shah answered
(a) Cr (24) = [Ar] 4s13d5 Correct
(b) K = 1s22s22 p63s23p64s1


(c) p-suborbit has three orbitals, each orbital can have maximum of two electrons thus, correct.
(d) s-suborbit has one orbital and this orbital can have maximum of two electrons thus, correct.

Quantum Numbers are solutions of _____________
  • a)
    Heisenberg’s Uncertainty Principle
  • b)
    Einstein’s mass energy relation
  • c)
    Schrodinger’s Wave Equation
  • d)
    Hamiltonian Operator
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Arka Bose answered
When the wave function for an atom is solved using the Schrodinger Wave Equation, the solutions obtained are called the Quantum Number which are basically n, l and m.

For an electron in 2p-orbital, radial probability function 4πr2R2 as a function of r is given by
  • a)
  • b)
  • c)
  • d)
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Nikhil Sen answered
(a) Describes radial wave function as a function of r for 1s
(b) Describes radial probability function as a function of r for 2s
(c) Describes radial wave function as a function r for 2s
(d) Describes radial probability function as a function of r for 2p

What is correct about wave number?
  • a)
    It is defined as the number of waves which pass through a particular point in one second
  • b)
    It is defined as the number of wavelengths per unit length
  • c)
    It is defined as the distance between two neighbouring crests or troughs of wave
  • d)
    It is the distance travelled by a wave in one second
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Rajat Kapoor answered
Wave number, a unit of frequency in atomic, molecular, and nuclear spectroscopy equal to the true frequency divided by the speed of light and thus equal to the number of waves in a unit distance. The frequency, symbolized by the Greek letter nu (ν), of any wave equals the speed of light, c, divided by the wavelength λ: thus ν = c/λ. A typical spectral line in the visible region of the spectrum has a wavelength of 5.8 X 10-5 cm; this wavelength corresponds to a frequency (ν) of 5.17 X1014 Hz (hertz equals one cycle per second) obtained from the equation. Because this frequency and others like it are so extremely large, it is convenient to divide the number by the speed of light and hence reduce its size. Frequency divided by the speed of light is ν/c, which from the above equation is 1/λ. When wavelength is measured in metres, 1/λ represents the number of waves of the wave train to be found in a length of one metre or, if measured in centimetres, the number in one centimetre. This number is called the wave number of the spectrum line. Wave numbers are usually measured in units of reciprocal metres (1/m, or m-1) and reciprocal centimetres (1/cm, or cm-1).

 Who discovered and first used the constant h = 6.6 x 10-34 J.s?
  • a)
    De Broglie
  • b)
    Einstein
  • c)
    Bohr
  • d)
    Planck
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

 
Max Planck gave the Planck’s quantum theory and was the first to determine the value of h which is the Planck’s constant.

Direction (Q. Nos. 1-12) This section contains 12 multiple choice questions. Each question has four choices (a), (b), (c) and (d), out of which ONLY ONE option is correct.
Q. Radial wave functio ns (R) of different orbitals are plotted. Which is/are correct graphs?
  • a)
  • b)
  • c)
  • d)
    All of these
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

For 1s-orbital radial wave function (Ft) is maximum at r - 0, and falls rapidly as r increases thus, (a) correct.
For2s-orbital, radial wave function (R) is maximum at (r = 0), falls to zero and further decreases with r. There appears radial nodes. Thus (b) correct.
For2p-orbital, radial wave function is zero at r = 0, reaches maximum value (at r = a0) and then falls thus (c) is correct.

Bohr's atomic model can explain
  • a)
    the spectrum of hydrogen atom only
  • b)
    the spectrum of an atom or ion containing one electron only
  • c)
    the spectrum of hydrogen molecule
  • d)
    the solar spectrum
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Anand Yadav answered
Bohr's Atomic Model Overview
Bohr's atomic model, proposed in 1913 by Niels Bohr, was a revolutionary concept in understanding atomic structure and spectra. It specifically addresses the behavior of electrons in atoms.
Hydrogen Atom Spectrum
- Single Electron System: Bohr's model accurately describes the hydrogen atom, which consists of one electron orbiting a proton. This simplicity allows for precise predictions of energy levels and spectral lines.
- Quantized Energy Levels: According to Bohr, electrons can only occupy specific energy levels. The transitions between these levels result in the emission or absorption of photons, producing the characteristic spectral lines of hydrogen.
One-Electron Ions
- Applicability to Other Ions: The model can also apply to other hydrogen-like ions (e.g., He+, Li2+) that contain only one electron. These ions have similar characteristics due to their single electron structure, allowing Bohr's principles to predict their spectra effectively.
- Limitations: However, when it comes to multi-electron atoms or molecules, the interactions between electrons complicate the energy levels, rendering Bohr’s model inadequate.
Inapplicability to Other Systems
- Hydrogen Molecule and Solar Spectrum: Bohr’s model does not successfully describe the spectra of multi-electron systems, such as hydrogen molecules or the solar spectrum, which involve multiple electrons and complex interactions that go beyond the scope of Bohr's assumptions.
Conclusion
In summary, the correct answer is option 'B' as Bohr's atomic model effectively explains the spectrum of an atom or ion containing one electron only, making it a vital tool for understanding simple atomic systems.

 What is the frequency of light in s-1 that has a wavelength of 3.12 x 10-3 cm?
  • a)
    9.62 × 1012
  • b)
    1.04 ×1013
  • c)
    2.44 × 1016
  • d)
    3.69
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Mira Sharma answered
The wavelength (λ) and frequency (ν) of electromagnetic wave is related by the equation c = λ.ν,
Where c is the speed of light = 3.00 x 108 m/s, λ is the wavelength in m and ν is the frequency is s^-1or Hz.
Substituting the values in the formula, we get,
c = λ.ν
ν = c/λ

ν = 3.0 x 10^8 / 3.12 x 10^-5
= 0.96 x 10^13 m =  9.62 X 10^12

In the following pair, each has two orbitals I and II. Select the ones in which II experiences larger effective nuclear charge than l
  • a)
    a
  • b)
    b
  • c)
    c
  • d)
    d
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Kaavya Joshi answered
Nuclear charge is defined as the net positive charge experienced by an electron in the orbital of a multi-electron atom. The closer the orbital, the greater is the nuclear charge experienced by the electrons in it.
Since 3p is closer to nucleus than 3d so it will experience greater Z
Hence C

Electromagnetic radiation travels through vacuum at a speed of __________ m/s.
  • a)
    10,000
  • b)
    It depends on wavelength.
  • c)
    3.00 × 108
  • d)
    186,000
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Ayush Joshi answered
The speed of light (electromagnetic radiation) through vacuum has a constant value of 3.00 x 10^8 m/s and is independent of the wavelength in vacuum.

Which of the following plot is correct about the kinetic energy of photoelectrons?
  • a)
  • b)
  • c)
  • d)
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

EduRev JEE answered
Here plot in option A is correct as Kinetic energy of photoelectrons is independent of the intensity of radiation.

For 2s-orbital electron, radial probability density R2 as function of r (distance) is given by
  • a)
  • b)
  • c)
  • d)
    all of these
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Top Rankers answered
Correct Answer : b
Explanation : (a) It represents R2 vs r for 1s
(b) It represents R2 vs r for2s
(c) It represents R2 vs r for 2p

The potential energy of the electron present in the ground state of
ion is represented by:
  • a)
  • b)
  • c)
  • d)
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

The potential energy of an electron in the ground state of hydrogen-like atoms (one electron system) is given by

The negative sign of potential energy reflects the stability of the electron in the ground state due to the coulombic force of attraction between the nucleus and electron.
for
, where
atomic number of an atom
Thus the potential energy of the electron present in the ground state of
ion is

Direction (Q. Nos. 18) Choice the correct combination of elements and column I and coloumn II  are given as option (a), (b), (c) and (d), out of which ONE option is correct.
Q. Match the entries in Column I with correctly related quantum number(s) in Column II 
  • a)
    a
  • b)
    b
  • c)
    c
  • d)
    d
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Anshu Joshi answered
(i) Orbital angular momentum L = 
L depends on the value of l (azimuthal quantum number)
(ii) To describe wave function (), n, I and m are needed, if, it obeys Pauli's exclusion principle, then s is also needed.
(iii) Value of n, I and m are needed to determine size, shape and orientation.
(iv) Probability density (2) is based on n, I and m

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