CHAPTER-2

STRUCTURE OF ATOM
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EXERCISE
Question 2.1:
(i) Calculate the number of electrons which will together weigh one gram.
(ii) Calculate the mass and charge of one mole of electrons.

Answer
Discussion
(i) Mass of one electron = 9.10939 1031 kg
Number of electrons that weigh 9.10939 10 31 kg = 1
Number of electrons that will weigh 1 g = (1 103 kg)

= 0.1098 103 + 31
= 0.1098 1028
= 1.098 1027
(ii) Mass of one electron = 9.10939 10 31 kg
Mass of one mole of electron = (6.022 1023) (9.10939 1031 kg)
= 5.48 107 kg
Charge on one electron = 1.6022 1019 coulomb
Charge on one mole of electron = (1.6022 1019 C) (6.022 1023)
= 9.65 104 C

Question 2.2:
(i) Calculate the total number of electrons present in one mole of methane.

(ii) Find (a) the total number and (b) the total mass of neutrons in 7 mg of

C.

14

(Assume that mass of a neutron = 1.675 10 27 kg).

(iii) Find (a) the total number and (b) the total mass of protons in 34 mg of NH 3 at STP.
Will the answer change if the temperature and pressure are changed?

Answer
Discussion
(i) Number of electrons present in 1 molecule of methane (CH 4)
{1(6) + 4(1)} = 10
Number of electrons present in 1 mole i.e., 6.023 10 23 molecules of methane
= 6.022 1023 10 = 6.022 1024
(ii) (a) Number of atoms of

C in 1 mole= 6.023 1023

14

Since 1 atom of 14C contains (14 6) i.e., 8 neutrons, the number of neutrons in 14 g of
(6.023 1023) 8. Or, 14 g of 14C contains (6.022 1023 8) neutrons.
Number of neutrons in 7 mg

= 2.4092 1021
(b) Mass of one neutron = 1.67493 1027 kg
Mass of total neutrons in 7 g of

14

= (2.4092 1021) (1.67493 1027 kg)

= 4.0352 106 kg
(iii) (a) 1 mole of NH3 = {1(14) + 3(1)} g of NH3
= 17 g of NH3
= 6.022 1023 molecules of NH3
Total number of protons present in 1 molecule of NH 3
= {1(7) + 3(1)}

C is

14

= 10
Number of protons in 6.023 1023 molecules of NH3
= (6.023 1023) (10)
= 6.023 1024
17 g of NH3 contains (6.023 1024) protons.
Number of protons in 34 mg of NH3

= 1.2046 1022
(b) Mass of one proton = 1.67493 10 27 kg
Total mass of protons in 34 mg of NH3
= (1.67493 1027 kg) (1.2046 1022)
= 2.0176 105 kg
The number of protons, electrons, and neutrons in an atom is independent of temperature and
pressure conditions. Hence, the obtained values will remain unchanged if the temperature and
pressure is changed.

Question 2.3:
How many neutrons and protons are there in the following nuclei?

Answer
Discussion
C:

13
6

Atomic mass = 13
Atomic number = Number of protons = 6
Number of neutrons = (Atomic mass) (Atomic number)

= 13 6 = 7

:
Atomic mass = 16
Atomic number = 8
Number of protons = 8
Number of neutrons = (Atomic mass) (Atomic number)
= 16 8 = 8

:
Atomic mass = 24
Atomic number = Number of protons = 12
Number of neutrons = (Atomic mass) (Atomic number)
= 24 12 = 12

:
Atomic mass = 56
Atomic number = Number of protons = 26
Number of neutrons = (Atomic mass) (Atomic number)
= 56 26 = 30

:
Atomic mass = 88
Atomic number = Number of protons = 38
Number of neutrons = (Atomic mass) (Atomic number)
= 88 38 = 50

Question 2.4:
Write the complete symbol for the atom with the given atomic number (Z) and Atomic mass
(A)
(i) Z = 17, A = 35
(ii) Z = 92, A = 233
(iii) Z = 4, A = 9

Answer
Discussion
(i)

(ii)

(iii)

Question 2.5:
Yellow light emitted from a sodium lamp has a wavelength () of 580 nm. Calculate the
frequency () and wave number (

) of the yellow light.

Answer
Discussion
From the expression,

We get,

.. (i)
Where,

= frequency of yellow light

c = velocity of light in vacuum = 3 10 8 m/s
= wavelength of yellow light = 580 nm = 580 10 9 m
Substituting the values in expression (i):

Thus, frequency of yellow light emitted from the sodium lamp

= 5.17 1014 s1

Wave number of yellow light,

Question 2.6:
Find energy of each of the photons which
(i) correspond to light of frequency 3 1015 Hz.
(ii) have wavelength of 0.50 .

Answer
Discussion
(i) Energy (E) of a photon is given by the expression,
E=
Where,
h = Plancks constant = 6.626 1034 Js

= frequency of light = 3 1015 Hz

Substituting the values in the given expression of E:
E = (6.626 1034) (3 1015)
E = 1.988 1018 J
(ii) Energy (E) of a photon having wavelength () is given by the expression,

h = Plancks constant = 6.626 1034 Js

c = velocity of light in vacuum = 3 10 8 m/s
Substituting the values in the given expression of E:

Question 2.7:
Calculate the wavelength, frequency and wave number of a light wave whose period is 2.0
1010 s.

Answer
Discussion

Frequency () of light

Wavelength () of light
Where,
c = velocity of light in vacuum = 3108 m/s
Substituting the value in the given expression of :

Wave number

of light

Question 2.8:
What is the number of photons of light with a wavelength of 4000 pm that provide 1 J of
energy?

Answer
Discussion
Energy (E) of a photon = h
Energy (En) of n photons = nh

Where,
= wavelength of light = 4000 pm = 4000 10 12 m
c = velocity of light in vacuum = 3 10 8 m/s
h = Plancks constant = 6.626 1034 Js
Substituting the values in the given expression of n:

Hence, the number of photons with a wavelength of 4000 pm and energy of 1 J are 2.012
1016.

Question 2.9:
A photon of wavelength 4 107 m strikes on metal surface, the work function of the metal
being 2.13 eV. Calculate (i) the energy of the photon (eV), (ii) the kinetic energy of the
emission, and (iii) the velocity of the photoelectron (1 eV= 1.6020 10 19 J).

Answer
Discussion

(i) Energy (E) of a photon = h

Where,
h = Plancks constant = 6.626 1034 Js
c = velocity of light in vacuum = 3 10 8 m/s
= wavelength of photon = 4 107 m
Substituting the values in the given expression of E:

Hence, the energy of the photon is 4.97 10 19 J.

(ii) The kinetic energy of emission Ek is given by

= (3.1020 2.13) eV
= 0.9720 eV
Hence, the kinetic energy of emission is 0.97 eV.
(iii) The velocity of a photoelectron () can be calculated by the expression,

Where,
is the kinetic energy of emission in Joules and m is the mass of the
photoelectron. Substituting the values in the given expression of v:

v = 5.84 105 ms1

Hence, the velocity of the photoelectron is 5.84 10 5 ms1.

Question 2.10:
Electromagnetic radiation of wavelength 242 nm is just sufficient to ionise the sodium atom.
Calculate the ionisation energy of sodium in kJ mol1.

Answer
Discussion

Energy of sodium (E)

= 4.947 105 J mol1

= 494.7 103 J mol1
= 494 kJ mol1

Question 2.11:
A 25 watt bulb emits monochromatic yellow light of wavelength of 0.57m. Calculate the rate
of emission of quanta per second.

Answer
Discussion
Power of bulb, P = 25 Watt = 25 Js1

Energy of one photon, E = h

Substituting the values in the given expression of E:

E = 34.87 1020 J
Rate of emission of quanta per second

Question 2.12:
Electrons are emitted with zero velocity from a metal surface when it is exposed to radiation of
wavelength 6800 . Calculate threshold frequency (

) and work function (W0) of the metal.

Answer
Discussion

Threshold wavelength of radian

Threshold frequency

= 6800 1010 m

of the metal

= 4.41 1014 s1

Thus, the threshold frequency

of the metal is 4.41 1014 s1.

Hence, work function (W0) of the metal = h0

= (6.626 1034 Js) (4.41 1014 s1)
= 2.922 1019 J

Question 2.13:
What is the wavelength of light emitted when the electron in a hydrogen atom undergoes
transition from an energy level with n = 4 to an energy level with n = 2?

Answer
Discussion

The ni = 4 to nf = 2 transition will give rise to a spectral line of the Balmer series. The energy
involved in the transition is given by the relation,

Substituting the values in the given expression of E:

E = (4.0875 1019 J)
The negative sign indicates the energy of emission.

Wavelength of light emitted

Substituting the values in the given expression of :

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Question 2.14:

How much energy is required to ionise a H atom if the electron occupies n = 5 orbit? Compare
your answer with the ionization enthalpy of H atom (energy required to remove the electron
from n =1 orbit).

Answer
Discussion
The expression of energy is given by,

Where,
Z = atomic number of the atom
n = principal quantum number

For ionization from n1 = 5 to

Hence, the energy required for ionization from n = 5 to n =

Energy required for n1 = 1 to n =

is 8.72 1020 J.

Hence, less energy is required to ionize an electron in the 5 th orbital of hydrogen atom as
compared to that in the ground state.

Question 2.15:
What is the maximum number of emission lines when the excited electron of an H atom in n =
6 drops to the ground state?

Answer
Discussion
When the excited electron of an H atom in n = 6 drops to the ground state, the following
transitions are possible:

Hence, a total number of (5 + 4 + 3 + 2 + 1) 15 lines will be obtained in the emission

spectrum.
The number of spectral lines produced when an electron in the nth level drops down to the

ground state is given by

Given,
n=6

Number of spectral lines

= 15

Question 2.16:
(i) The energy associated with the first orbit in the hydrogen atom is 2.18 10 18 J atom1.
What is the energy associated with the fifth orbit?
(ii) Calculate the radius of Bohrs fifth orbit for hydrogen atom.

Answer
Discussion
(i) Energy associated with the fifth orbit of hydrogen atom is calculated as:

E5 = 8.72 1020 J
(ii) Radius of Bohrs nth orbit for hydrogen atom is given by,
rn = (0.0529 nm) n2
For,
n=5
r5 = (0.0529 nm) (5)2
r5 = 1.3225 nm

Question 2.17:
Calculate the wave number for the longest wavelength transition in the Balmer series of
atomic hydrogen.

Answer
Discussion

For the Balmer series, ni = 2. Thus, the expression of wavenumber

is given by,

Wave number

is inversely proportional to wavelength of transition. Hence, for the longest

wavelength transition,

has to be the smallest.

For
to be minimum, nf should be minimum. For the Balmer series, a transition from ni = 2 to
nf = 3 is allowed. Hence, taking nf = 3, we get:

= 1.5236 106 m1

Question 2.18:
What is the energy in joules, required to shift the electron of the hydrogen atom from the first
Bohr orbit to the fifth Bohr orbit and what is the wavelength of the light emitted when the
electron returns to the ground state? The ground state electron energy is 2.18 10 11 ergs.

Answer
Discussion
Energy (E) of the nth Bohr orbit of an atom is given by,

Where,
Z = atomic number of the atom
Ground state energy = 2.18 1011 ergs

= 2.18 1011 107 J

= 2.18 1018 J
Energy required to shift the electron from n = 1 to n = 5 is given as:
E = E5 E1

Question 2.19:
The electron energy in hydrogen atom is given by En = (2.18 1018)/n2 J. Calculate the
energy required to remove an electron completely from the n = 2 orbit. What is the longest
wavelength of light in cm that can be used to cause this transition?

Answer
Discussion
Given,

Energy required for ionization from n = 2 is given by,

= 0.545 1018 J
E = 5.45 1019 J

Here, is the longest wavelength causing the transition.

= 3647 1010 m
= 3647

Question 2.20:
Calculate the wavelength of an electron moving with a velocity of 2.05 10 7 ms1.

Answer
Discussion
According to de Broglies equation,

Where,
= wavelength of moving particle
m = mass of particle
v = velocity of particle
h = Plancks constant

Substituting the values in the expression of :

Hence, the wavelength of the electron moving with a velocity of 2.05 10 7 ms1 is 3.548
1011 m.

Question 2.21:
The mass of an electron is 9.1 1031 kg. If its K.E. is 3.0 1025 J, calculate its wavelength.

Answer
Discussion
From de Broglies equation,

Given,
Kinetic energy (K.E) of the electron = 3.0 10 25 J

Substituting the value in the expression of :

Hence, the wavelength of the electron is 8.9625 107 m.

Question 2.22:
Which of the following are isoelectronic species i.e., those having the same number of
electrons?
Na+, K+, Mg2+, Ca2+, S2, Ar

Answer
Discussion
Isoelectronic species have the same number of electrons.
Number of electrons in sodium (Na) = 11
Number of electrons in (Na+) = 10
A positive charge denotes the loss of an electron.
Similarly,
Number of electrons in K+ = 18
Number of electrons in Mg2+ = 10
Number of electrons in Ca2+ = 18
A negative charge denotes the gain of an electron by a species.
Number of electrons in sulphur (S) = 16
Number of electrons in S2- = 18
Number of electrons in argon (Ar) = 18
Hence, the following are isoelectronic species:
1) Na+ and Mg2+ (10 electrons each)
2) K+, Ca2+, S2 and Ar (18 electrons each)

Question 2.23:
(i) Write the electronic configurations of the following ions: (a) H (b) Na+ (c) O2(d) F
(ii) What are the atomic numbers of elements whose outermost electrons are represented by
(a) 3s1 (b) 2p3 and (c) 3p5?
(iii) Which atoms are indicated by the following configurations?
(a) [He] 2s1 (b) [Ne] 3s2 3p3 (c) [Ar] 4s2 3d1.

Answer
Discussion
(i) (a) H ion
The electronic configuration of H atom is 1s1.
A negative charge on the species indicates the gain of an electron by it.
Electronic configuration of H = 1s2
(b) Na+ ion
The electronic configuration of Na atom is 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s1.
A positive charge on the species indicates the loss of an electron by it.
Electronic configuration of Na+ = 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s0 or 1s2 2s2 2p6
(c) O2 ion
The electronic configuration of 0 atom is 1s2 2s2 2p4.
A dinegative charge on the species indicates that two electrons are gained by it.
Electronic configuration of O2 ion = 1s2 2s2 p6
(d) F ion
The electronic configuration of F atom is 1s2 2s2 2p5.
A negative charge on the species indicates the gain of an electron by it.
Electron configuration of F ion = 1s2 2s2 2p6
(ii) (a) 3s1

Completing the electron configuration of the element as

1s2 2s2 2p6 3s1.
Number of electrons present in the atom of the element
= 2 + 2 + 6 + 1 = 11
Atomic number of the element = 11
(b) 2p3
Completing the electron configuration of the element as
1s2 2s2 2p3.
Number of electrons present in the atom of the element = 2 + 2 + 3 = 7
Atomic number of the element = 7
(c) 3p5
Completing the electron configuration of the element as
1s2 2s2 2p5.
Number of electrons present in the atom of the element = 2 + 2 + 5 = 9
Atomic number of the element = 9
(iii) (a) [He] 2s1
The electronic configuration of the element is [He] 2s1 = 1s2 2s1.
Atomic number of the element = 3
Hence, the element with the electronic configuration [He] 2s1 is lithium (Li).
(b) [Ne] 3s2 3p3
The electronic configuration of the element is [Ne] 3s2 3p3= 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p3.
Atomic number of the element = 15
Hence, the element with the electronic configuration [Ne] 3s2 3p3 is phosphorus (P).
(c) [Ar] 4s2 3d1
The electronic configuration of the element is [Ar] 4s2 3d1= 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6 4s2 3d1.
Atomic number of the element = 21

Hence, the element with the electronic configuration [Ar] 4s2 3d1 is scandium (Sc).

Question 2.24:
What is the lowest value of n that allows g orbitals to exist?

Answer
Discussion
For g-orbitals, l = 4.
As for any value n of principal quantum number, the Azimuthal quantum number (l) can have
a value from zero to (n 1).
For l = 4, minimum value of n = 5

Question 2.25:
An electron is in one of the 3d orbitals. Give the possible values of n, l and ml for this electron.

Answer
Discussion
For the 3d orbital:
Principal quantum number (n) = 3
Azimuthal quantum number (l) = 2
Magnetic quantum number (ml) = 2, 1, 0, 1, 2

Question 2.26:
An atom of an element contains 29 electrons and 35 neutrons. Deduce (i) the number of
protons and (ii) the electronic configuration of the element.

Answer
Discussion

(i) For an atom to be neutral, the number of protons is equal to the number of electrons.
Number of protons in the atom of the given element = 29
(ii) The electronic configuration of the atom is
1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6 4s2 3d10.

Question 2.27:
Give the number of electrons in the species

, H2 and

Answer
Discussion
:
Number of electrons present in hydrogen molecule (H 2) = 1 + 1 = 2

Number of electrons in

=21=1

H2:
Number of electrons in H2 = 1 + 1 = 2

:
Number of electrons present in oxygen molecule (O 2) = 8 + 8 = 16

Number of electrons in

= 16 1 = 15

Question 2.28:
(i) An atomic orbital has n = 3. What are the possible values of l and ml ?
(ii) List the quantum numbers (ml and l) of electrons for 3d orbital.
(iii) Which of the following orbitals are possible?
1p, 2s, 2p and 3f

Answer
Discussion
(i) n = 3 (Given)
For a given value of n, l can have values from 0 to (n 1).
For n = 3
l = 0, 1, 2
For a given value of l, ml can have (2l + 1) values.
For l = 0, m = 0
l = 1, m = 1, 0, 1
l = 2, m = 2, 1, 0, 1, 2
For n = 3
l = 0, 1, 2
m0 = 0
m1 = 1, 0, 1
m2 = 2, 1, 0, 1, 2
(ii) For 3d orbital, l = 2.
For a given value of l, mlcan have (2l + 1) values i.e., 5 values.
For l = 2
m2 = 2, 1, 0, 1, 2
(iii) Among the given orbitals only 2s and 2p are possible. 1p and 3f cannot exist.
For p-orbital, l = 1.
For a given value of n, l can have values from zero to (n 1).
For l is equal to 1, the minimum value of n is 2.
Similarly,
For f-orbital, l = 4.
For l = 4, the minimum value of n is 5.

Hence, 1p and 3f do not exist.

Question 2.29:
Using s, p, d notations, describe the orbital with the following quantum numbers.
(a) n = 1, l = 0; (b) n = 3; l =1 (c) n = 4; l = 2; (d) n = 4; l =3.

Answer
Discussion
(a) n = 1, l = 0 (Given)
The orbital is 1s.
(b) For n = 3 and l = 1
The orbital is 3p.
(c) For n = 4 and l = 2
The orbital is 4d.
(d) For n = 4 and l = 3
The orbital is 4f.

Question 2.30:
Explain, giving reasons, which of the following sets of quantum numbers are not possible.

n=0

l=0

ml = 0

n=1

l=0

ml = 0

n=1

l=
1

ml = 0

n=2

n=3

n=3

l=1

l=
3
l=
1

ml = 0

ml = 3

ml = 0

Answer
Discussion
(a) The given set of quantum numbers is not possible because the value of the principal
quantum number (n) cannot be zero.
(b) The given set of quantum numbers is possible.
(c) The given set of quantum numbers is not possible.
For a given value of n, l can have values from zero to (n 1).
For n = 1, l = 0 and not 1.
(d) The given set of quantum numbers is possible.
(e) The given set of quantum numbers is not possible.
For n = 3,
l = 0 to (3 1)
l = 0 to 2 i.e., 0, 1, 2
(f) The given set of quantum numbers is possible.

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Question 2.31:
How many electrons in an atom may have the following quantum numbers?(a) n = 4,
(b) n = 3, l = 0

Answer

Discussion
(a) Total number of electrons in an atom for a value of n = 2n2
For n = 4,
Total number of electrons = 2 (4)2
= 32
The given element has a fully filled orbital as
1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6 4s2 3d10.
Hence, all the electrons are paired.

Number of electrons (having n = 4 and

) = 16

(b) n = 3, l = 0 indicates that the electrons are present in the 3s orbital. Therefore, the
number of electrons having n = 3 and l = 0 is 2.

Question 2.32:
Show that the circumference of the Bohr orbit for the hydrogen atom is an integral multiple of
the de Broglie wavelength associated with the electron revolving around the orbit.

Answer
Discussion
Since a hydrogen atom has only one electron, according to Bohrs postulate, the angular
momentum of that electron is given by:

Where,
n = 1, 2, 3,
According to de Broglies equation:

Substituting the value of mv from expression (2) in expression (1):

Since 2r represents the circumference of the Bohr orbit (r), it is proved by equation (3) that
the circumference of the Bohr orbit of the hydrogen atom is an integral multiple of de Broglies
wavelength associated with the electron revolving around the orbit.

Question 2.33:
What transition in the hydrogen spectrum would have the same wavelength as the Balmer
transition n = 4 to n = 2 of He+ spectrum?

Answer
Discussion

For He+ ion, the wave number

given by:

Where,
n1 = 2
n2 = 4
Z = atomic number of helium

associated with the Balmer transition, n = 4 to n = 2 is

According to the question, the desired transition for hydrogen will have the same wavelength
as that of He+.

By hit and trail method, the equality given by equation (1) is true only when
n1 = 1and n2 = 2.
The transition for n2 = 2 to n = 1 in hydrogen spectrum would have the same wavelength as
Balmer transition n = 4 to n = 2 of He+ spectrum.

Question 2.34:
Calculate the energy required for the process

The ionization energy for the H atom in the ground state is 2.18 10 18 J atom1

Answer
Discussion
Energy associated with hydrogen-like species is given by,

For ground state of hydrogen atom,

For the given process,

An electron is removed from n = 1 to n = .

The energy required for the process

Question 2.35:
If the diameter of a carbon atom is 0.15 nm, calculate the number of carbon atoms which can
be placed side by side in a straight line across length of scale of length 20 cm long.

Answer
Discussion
1 m = 100 cm
1 cm = 102 m
Length of the scale = 20 cm
= 20 102 m
Diameter of a carbon atom = 0.15 nm
= 0.15 109 m
One carbon atom occupies 0.15 109 m.

 Number of carbon atoms that can be placed in a straight line

Question 2.36:
2 108 atoms of carbon are arranged side by side. Calculate the radius of carbon atom if the
length of this arrangement is 2.4 cm.

Answer
Discussion
Length of the given arrangement = 2.4 cm
Number of carbon atoms present = 2 108
Diameter of carbon atom

Question 2.37:

The diameter of zinc atom is

.Calculate (a) radius of zinc atom in pm and (b) number of

atoms present in a length of 1.6 cm if the zinc atoms are arranged side by side lengthwise.

Answer
Discussion

(a) Radius of zinc atom

(b) Length of the arrangement = 1.6 cm

= 1.6 102 m
Diameter of zinc atom = 2.6 1010 m
Number of zinc atoms present in the arrangement

Question 2.38:
A certain particle carries 2.5 1016C of static electric charge. Calculate the number of
electrons present in it.

Answer
Discussion
Charge on one electron = 1.6022 1019 C
1.6022 1019C charge is carried by 1 electron.
Number of electrons carrying a charge of 2.5 10 16 C

Question 2.39:

In Milikans experiment, static electric charge on the oil drops has been obtained by shining Xrays. If the static electric charge on the oil drop is 1.282 10 18C, calculate the number of
electrons present on it.

Answer
Discussion
Charge on the oil drop = 1.282 1018C
Charge on one electron = 1.6022 1019C
Number of electrons present on the oil drop

Question 2.40:
In Rutherfords experiment, generally the thin foil of heavy atoms, like gold, platinum etc.
have been used to be bombarded by the -particles. If the thin foil of light atoms like
aluminium etc. is used, what difference would be observed from the above results?

Answer
Discussion
A thin foil of lighter atoms will not give the same results as given with the foil of heavier
atoms.
Lighter atoms would be able to carry very little positive charge. Hence, they will not cause
enough deflection of -particles (positively charged).

Question 2.41:
Symbols
Answer briefly.

can be written, whereas symbols

are not acceptable.

Answer
Discussion
The general convention of representing an element along with its atomic mass (A) and atomic
number (Z) is

Hence,

is acceptable but

is not acceptable.

can be written but

cannot be written because the atomic number of an element is
constant, but the atomic mass of an element depends upon the relative abundance of its
isotopes. Hence, it is necessary to mention the atomic mass of an element

Question 2.42:
An element with mass number 81 contains 31.7% more neutrons as compared to protons.
Assign the atomic symbol.

Answer
Discussion
Let the number of protons in the element be x.
Number of neutrons in the element
= x + 31.7% of x
= x + 0.317 x
= 1.317 x
According to the question,
Mass number of the element = 81
(Number of protons + number of neutrons) = 81

Hence, the number of protons in the element i.e., x is 35.

Since the atomic number of an atom is defined as the number of protons present in its
nucleus, the atomic number of the given element is 35.

The atomic symbol of the element is

Question 2.43:
An ion with mass number 37 possesses one unit of negative charge. If the ion contains 11.1%
more neutrons than the electrons, find the symbol of the ion.

Answer
Discussion
Let the number of electrons in the ion carrying a negative charge be x.
Then,
Number of neutrons present
= x + 11.1% of x
= x + 0.111 x
= 1.111 x
Number of electrons in the neutral atom = (x 1)
(When an ion carries a negative charge, it carries an extra electron)
Number of protons in the neutral atom = x 1
Given,

Mass number of the ion = 37

(x 1) + 1.111x = 37
2.111x = 38
x = 18

The symbol of the ion is

Question 2.44:
An ion with mass number 56 contains 3 units of positive charge and 30.4% more neutrons
than electrons. Assign the symbol to this ion.

Answer
Discussion
Let the number of electrons present in ion
Number of neutrons in it = x + 30.4% of x = 1.304 x
Since the ion is tripositive,
Number of electrons in neutral atom = x + 3
Number of protons in neutral atom = x + 3
Given,
Mass number of the ion = 56

Number of protons = x + 3 = 23 + 3 = 26

The symbol of the ion

Question 2.45:
Arrange the following type of radiations in increasing order of frequency: (a) radiation from
microwave oven (b) amber light from traffic signal (c) radiation from FM radio (d) cosmic rays
from outer space and (e) X-rays.

Answer
Discussion
The increasing order of frequency is as follows:
Radiation from FM radio < amber light < radiation from microwave oven < X- rays < cosmic
rays
The increasing order of wavelength is as follows:
Cosmic rays < X-rays < radiation from microwave ovens < amber light < radiation of FM radio

Question 2.46:
Nitrogen laser produces a radiation at a wavelength of 337.1 nm. If the number of photons
emitted is 5.6 1024, calculate the power of this laser.

Answer
Discussion
Power of laser = Energy with which it emits photons

Power
Where,
N = number of photons emitted
h = Plancks constant
c = velocity of radiation
= wavelength of radiation
Substituting the values in the given expression of Energy (E):

E
= 0.3302 107 J
= 3.33 106 J
Hence, the power of the laser is 3.33 106 J.

Question 2.47:
Neon gas is generally used in the sign boards. If it emits strongly at 616 nm, calculate (a) the
frequency of emission, (b) distance traveled by this radiation in 30 s (c) energy of quantum
and (d) number of quanta present if it produces 2 J of energy.

Answer
Discussion
Wavelength of radiation emitted = 616 nm = 616 10 9 m (Given)

(a) Frequency of emission

Where,
c = velocity of radiation
= wavelength of radiation

Substituting the values in the given expression of

= 4.87 108 109 103 s1

= 4.87 1014 s1
Frequency of emission () = 4.87 1014 s1

(b) Velocity of radiation, (c) = 3.0 108 ms1

Distance travelled by this radiation in 30 s
= (3.0 108 ms1) (30 s)
= 9.0 109 m
(c) Energy of quantum (E) = h
(6.626 1034 Js) (4.87 1014 s1)
Energy of quantum (E) = 32.27 1020 J
(d) Energy of one photon (quantum) = 32.27 1020 J
Therefore, 32.27 1020 J of energy is present in 1 quantum.
Number of quanta in 2 J of energy

= 6.19 1018
= 6.2 1018

Question 2.48:
In astronomical observations, signals observed from the distant stars are generally weak. If
the photon detector receives a total of 3.15 1018 J from the radiations of 600 nm, calculate
the number of photons received by the detector.

Answer
Discussion
From the expression of energy of one photon (E),

Where,
= wavelength of radiation
h = Plancks constant
c = velocity of radiation

Substituting the values in the given expression of E:

E
E = 3.313 1019 J
Energy of one photon = 3.313 1019 J
Number of photons received with 3.15 1018 J energy

= 9.5
10

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Question 2.49:
Lifetimes of the molecules in the excited states are often measured by using pulsed radiation
source of duration nearly in the nano second range. If the radiation source has the duration of
2 ns and the number of photons emitted during the pulse source is 2.5 10 15, calculate the
energy of the source.

Answer
Discussion
Frequency of radiation (),

= 5.0 108 s1
Energy (E) of source = Nh
Where,

N = number of photons emitted

h = Plancks constant

= frequency of radiation
Substituting the values in the given expression of (E):
E = (2.5 1015) (6.626 1034 Js) (5.0 108 s1)
E = 8.282 1010 J
Hence, the energy of the source (E) is 8.282 1010 J.

Question 2.50:
The longest wavelength doublet absorption transition is observed at 589 and 589.6 nm.
Calculate the frequency of each transition and energy difference between two excited states.

Answer
Discussion
For 1 = 589 nm

Frequency of transition

Frequency of transition (1) = 5.093 1014 s1

Similarly, for 2 = 589.6 nm

Frequency of transition

Frequency of transition (2) = 5.088 1014 s1

Energy difference (E) between excited states = E1 E2
Where,

E2 = energy associated with 2

E1 = energy associated with 1
E = h1 h2
= h(1 2)
= (6.626 1034 Js) (5.093 1014 5.088 1014)s1
= (6.626 1034 J) (5.0 103 1014)
E = 3.31 1022 J

Question 2.51:
The work function for caesium atom is 1.9 eV. Calculate (a) the threshold wavelength and (b)
the threshold frequency of the radiation. If the caesium element is irradiated with a
wavelength 500 nm, calculate the kinetic energy and the velocity of the ejected photoelectron.

Answer
Discussion
It is given that the work function (W0) for caesium atom is 1.9 eV.

(a) From the expression,

, we get:

Where,
0 = threshold wavelength
h = Plancks constant
c = velocity of radiation
Substituting the values in the given expression of (0):

6.53 107 m

Hence, the threshold wavelength

(b) From the expression,

is 653 nm.

, we get:

Where,

0 = threshold frequency
h = Plancks constant
Substituting the values in the given expression of 0:

(1 eV = 1.602 1019 J)

0 = 4.593 1014 s1
Hence, the threshold frequency of radiation ( 0) is 4.593 1014 s1.
(c) According to the question:
Wavelength used in irradiation () = 500 nm
Kinetic energy = h ( 0)

= 9.3149 1020 J

Kinetic energy of the ejected photoelectron = 9.3149 10 20J

Since K.E

v = 4.52 105 ms1

Hence, the velocity of the ejected photoelectron (v) is 4.52 105 ms1.

Question 2.52:
Following results are observed when sodium metal is irradiated with different wavelengths.
Calculate (a) threshold wavelength and, (b) Plancks constant.

(nm)

500

450

400

v 105 (cm s1)

2.55

4.35

5.35

Answer
Discussion

(a) Assuming the threshold wavelength to be

radiation is given as:

Three different equalities can be formed by the given value as:

, the kinetic energy of the

Similarly,

Dividing equation (3) by equation (1):

Threshold wavelength

= 540 nm

Note: part (b) of the question is not done due to the incorrect values of velocity given in the
question.

Question 2.53:
The ejection of the photoelectron from the silver metal in the photoelectric effect experiment
can be stopped by applying the voltage of 0.35 V when the radiation 256.7 nm is used.
Calculate the work function for silver metal.

Answer
Discussion
From the principle of conservation of energy, the energy of an incident photon (E) is equal to
the sum of the work function (W0) of radiation and its kinetic energy (K.E) i.e.,
E = W0 + K.E
W0 = E K.E

Energy of incident photon (E)

Where,
c = velocity of radiation
h = Plancks constant
= wavelength of radiation
Substituting the values in the given expression of E:

E = 4.83 eV
The potential applied to silver metal changes to kinetic energy (K.E) of the photoelectron.
Hence,
K.E = 0.35 V
K.E = 0.35 eV
Work function, W0 = E K.E
= 4.83 eV 0.35 eV
= 4.48 eV

Question 2.54:
If the photon of the wavelength 150 pm strikes an atom and one of its inner bound electrons
is ejected out with a velocity of 1.5 107 ms1, calculate the energy with which it is bound to
the nucleus.

Answer

Discussion
Energy of incident photon (E) is given by,

Energy of the electron ejected (K.E)

= 10.2480 1017 J
= 1.025 1016 J
Hence, the energy with which the electron is bound to the nucleus can be obtained as:
= E K.E
= 13.252 1016 J 1.025 1016 J
= 12.227 1016 J

Question 2.55:
Emission transitions in the Paschen series end at orbit n = 3 and start from orbit n and can be
represented as v = 3.29 1015 (Hz) [1/32 1/n2]
Calculate the value of n if the transition is observed at 1285 nm. Find the region of the
spectrum.

Answer
Discussion
Wavelength of transition = 1285 nm
= 1285 109 m (Given)

(Given)

Since

= 2.33 1014 s1
Substituting the value of in the given expression,

n = 4.98
n5
Hence, for the transition to be observed at 1285 nm, n = 5.
The spectrum lies in the infra-red region.

Question 2.56:
Calculate the wavelength for the emission transition if it starts from the orbit having radius
1.3225 nm and ends at 211.6 pm. Name the series to which this transition belongs and the
region of the spectrum.

Answer
Discussion
The radius of the nth orbit of hydrogen-like particles is given by,

For radius (r1) = 1.3225 nm

= 1.32225 109 m
= 1322.25 1012 m
= 1322.25 pm

Similarly,

n1 = 5 and n2 = 2
Thus, the transition is from the 5 th orbit to the 2nd orbit. It belongs to the Balmer series.

Wave number

for the transition is given by,

1.097 107 m1

= 2.303 106 m1
Wavelength () associated with the emission transition is given by,

= 0.434 106 m
= 434 nm

Question 2.57:
Dual behaviour of matter proposed by de Broglie led to the discovery of electron microscope
often used for the highly magnified images of biological molecules and other type of material.
If the velocity of the electron in this microscope is 1.6 10 6 ms1, calculate de Broglie
wavelength associated with this electron.

Answer
Discussion
From de Broglies equation,

= 4.55 1010 m
= 455 pm
de Broglies wavelength associated with the electron is 455 pm.

Question 2.58:
Similar to electron diffraction, neutron diffraction microscope is also used for the determination
of the structure of molecules. If the wavelength used here is 800 pm, calculate the
characteristic velocity associated with the neutron.

Answer

Discussion
From de Broglies equation,

Where,
v = velocity of particle (neutron)
h = Plancks constant
m = mass of particle (neutron)
= wavelength
Substituting the values in the expression of velocity (v),

= 4.94 102 ms1

v = 494 ms1
Velocity associated with the neutron = 494 ms1

Question 2.59:
If the velocity of the electron in Bohrs first orbit is 2.19 10 6 ms1, calculate the de Broglie
wavelength associated with it.

Answer
Discussion
According to de Broglies equation,

Where,
= wavelength associated with the electron
h = Plancks constant
m = mass of electron
v = velocity of electron
Substituting the values in the expression of :

= 332 pm
Wavelength associated with the electron = 332 pm

Question 2.60:
The velocity associated with a proton moving in a potential difference of 1000 V is 4.37 10 5
ms1. If the hockey ball of mass 0.1 kg is moving with this velocity, calculate the wavelength
associated with this velocity.

Answer
Discussion
According to de Broglies expression,

Substituting the values in the expression,

Question 2.61:
If the position of the electron is measured within an accuracy of + 0.002 nm, calculate the
uncertainty in the momentum of the electron. Suppose the momentum of the electron is h/4 m
0.05 nm, is there any problem in defining this value.

Answer
Discussion
From Heisenbergs uncertainty principle,

Where,
x = uncertainty in position of the electron
p = uncertainty in momentum of the electron
Substituting the values in the expression of p:

= 2.637 1023 Jsm1

p = 2.637 1023 kgms1 (1 J = 1 kgms2s1)
Uncertainty in the momentum of the electron = 2.637 10 23 kgms1.

Actual momentum

= 1.055 1024 kgms1

Since the magnitude of the actual momentum is smaller than the uncertainty, the value cannot
be defined

Question 2.62:
The quantum numbers of six electrons are given below. Arrange them in order of increasing
energies. If any of these combination(s) has/have the same energy lists:
1. n = 4, l = 2, ml = 2 , ms = 1/2
2. n = 3, l = 2, ml= 1 , ms = +1/2
3. n = 4, l = 1, ml = 0 , ms = +1/2
4. n = 3, l = 2, ml = 2 , ms = 1/2
5. n = 3, l = 1, ml = 1 , ms= +1/2
6. n = 4, l = 1, ml = 0 , ms = +1/2

Answer
Discussion
For n = 4 and l = 2, the orbital occupied is 4d.
For n = 3 and l = 2, the orbital occupied is 3d.
For n = 4 and l = 1, the orbital occupied is 4p.
Hence, the six electrons i.e., 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 are present in the 4d, 3d, 4p, 3d, 3p, and 4p
orbitals respectively.
Therefore, the increasing order of energies is 5(3p) < 2(3d) = 4(3d) < 3(4p) = 6(4p) < 1
(4d).

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Question 2.63:
The bromine atom possesses 35 electrons. It contains 6 electrons in 2p orbital, 6 electrons in
3p orbital and 5 electrons in 4p orbital. Which of these electron experiences the lowest
effective nuclear charge?

Answer
Discussion
Nuclear charge experienced by an electron (present in a multi-electron atom) is dependant
upon the distance between the nucleus and the orbital, in which the electron is present. As the
distance increases, the effective nuclear charge also decreases.
Among p-orbitals, 4p orbitals are farthest from the nucleus of bromine atom with (+35)
charge. Hence, the electrons in the 4p orbital will experience the lowest effective nuclear
charge. These electrons are shielded by electrons present in the 2p and 3p orbitals along with
the s-orbitals. Therefore, they will experience the lowest nuclear charge.

Question 2.64:
Among the following pairs of orbitals which orbital will experience the larger effective nuclear
charge? (i) 2s and 3s, (ii) 4d and 4f, (iii) 3d and 3p

Answer
Discussion
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 electron (s) in it.
(i) The electron(s) present in the 2s orbital will experience greater nuclear charge (being
closer to the nucleus) than the electron(s) in the 3s orbital.
(ii) 4d will experience greater nuclear charge than 4f since 4d is closer to the nucleus.
(iii) 3p will experience greater nuclear charge since it is closer to the nucleus than 3f.

Question 2.65:

The unpaired electrons in Al and Si are present in 3p orbital. Which electrons will experience
more effective nuclear charge from the nucleus?

Answer
Discussion
Nuclear charge is defined as the net positive charge experienced by an electron in a multielectron atom.
The higher the atomic number, the higher is the nuclear charge. Silicon has 14 protons while
aluminium has 13 protons. Hence, silicon has a larger nuclear charge of (+14) than
aluminium, which has a nuclear charge of (+13). Thus, the electrons in the 3p orbital of silicon
will experience a more effective nuclear charge than aluminium.

Question 2.66:
Indicate the number of unpaired electrons in: (a) P, (b) Si, (c) Cr, (d) Fe and (e) Kr.

Answer
Discussion
(a) Phosphorus (P):
Atomic number = 15
The electronic configuration of P is:
1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p3
The orbital picture of P can be represented as:

From the orbital picture, phosphorus has three unpaired electrons.

(b) Silicon (Si):
Atomic number = 14
The electronic configuration of Si is:
1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p2
The orbital picture of Si can be represented as:

From the orbital picture, silicon has two unpaired electrons.

(c) Chromium (Cr):
Atomic number = 24
The electronic configuration of Cr is:
1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6 4s1 3d5
The orbital picture of chromium is:

From the orbital picture, chromium has six unpaired electrons.

(d) Iron (Fe):
Atomic number = 26
The electronic configuration is:
1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6 4s2 3d6
The orbital picture of chromium is:

From the orbital picture, iron has four unpaired electrons.

(e) Krypton (Kr):
Atomic number = 36
The electronic configuration is:
1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6 4s2 3d10 4p6
The orbital picture of krypton is:

Since all orbitals are fully occupied, there are no unpaired electrons in krypton.

Question 2.67:
(a) How many sub-shells are associated with n = 4? (b) How many electrons will be present in
the sub-shells having ms value of 1/2 for n = 4?

Answer
Discussion
(a) n = 4 (Given)
For a given value of n, l can have values from zero to (n 1).
l = 0, 1, 2, 3
Thus, four sub-shells are associated with n = 4, which are s, p, d and f.
(b) Number of orbitals in the nth shell = n2
For n = 4
Number of orbitals = 16

If each orbital is taken fully, then it will have 1 electron with ms value of

Number of electrons with ms value of

is 16.