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Question 48
n = \(\alpha\) 0.06eV
E=3 -1.6eV
E=2 -3.7eV
E=1 -5.5eV
E=0 -10.4eV

The energy levels in the mercury atom is illustrated in the table above. Calculate the ionisation energy of the atom.

  • A.+21.2eV
  • B.+10.4eV
  • C.-10.4eV
  • D.-21.2eV
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Question details

Exam body
WAEC
Subject
Physics
Year
2017
Question no.
#48
Type
Objective
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