NCERT Solutions for Class 11 Chemistry Chapter 2 Structure of Atom

NCERT Solutions for Class 11 Chemistry Chapter 2 Structure of Atom

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NCERT Solutions for Class 11 Chemistry Chapter 2 Structure of Atom- In this chapter, we will study about the discovery of fundamental particles like electron, proton and neutrons. NCERT solutions for Class 11 Chemistry chapter 2 Structure of Atom deals with the questions based on various advancements being made to explain different atomic models which gave the basic concept of quantization of energy and gave a modern structure of atoms. In Structure of Atom Class 11 chapter, there are 67 question in the exercise.

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Question 2.1 (i) Calculate the number of electrons which will together weigh one gram.

Answer :

As the mass of one electron we know is 9.11\times10^{-31}kg .

Therefore,

1g= 10^{-3}kg =\left ( \frac{1}{9.11\times10^{-31}}\right )\times10^{-3}\ electrons

\Rightarrow 1.098\times10^{27\ }\ electrons. .

Question 2.1 (ii) Calculate the mass and charge of one mole of electrons.

Answer :

As the mass of one electron is equal to 9.11\times10^{-31}kg

Therefore, Mass of 1 mole or 6.022\times10^{23} electrons = (9.11\times10^{-31})\times(6.022\times10^{23}) = 5.48\times10^{-7}kg .

Charge on one electron is 1.602\times10^{-19}\ coulomb .

Therefore, the charge on 1 mole of electrons will be:

\Rightarrow (1.602\times10^{-19})\times(6.022\times10^{23}) = 9.65\times10^{4}\ coulombs .


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

Answer :

1 molecule of methane CH_{4} contains 6+4 =10 electrons.

Therefore, 1 mole of methane will contain:

6.022\times10^{23}\times10 = 6.022\times10^{24} electrons.


Question 2.2 (ii) Find (a) the total number of neutrons in 7 mg of 14 C. (Assume that mass of a neutron = 1.675 \times 10^{-27}\ kg ).

Answer :

As 1 atom of 14 C contains = 14-6= 8\ neutrons .

and the number of atoms in 14 C in 1 mole is 6.022\times10^{23} atoms.

Therefore, the number of neutrons in 14g of 14 C in 1 mole =8\times 6.022\times10^{23}\ neutrons .

The number of neutrons in 7mg :

= \left ( \frac{8\times6.022\times10^{23}\times7}{14000}\right )

= 2.4088\times10^{21}\ neutrons .


Question 2.2 (ii) Find (b) the total mass of neutrons in 7 mg of 14 C. (Assume that mass of a neutron = 1.675 × 10 kg).

Answer :

As the mass of one neutron is 1.674\times10^{-27}kg .

Then the mass of total neutrons in 7grams of 14 C:

= (2.4088\times10^{21})(1.675\times10^{-27}kg) = 4.035\times10^{-6}kg .


Question 2.2 (iii) Find (a) the total number of protons in 34 mg of NH 3 at STP.
Will the answer change if the temperature and pressure are changed ?

Answer :

1 mole of ammonia NH_{3} = 17g\ NH_{3} = 6.022\times10^{23}\ molecules\ of\ NH_{3} .

and 1 atom of NH_{3} contains = 7+3 =10\ protons .

Therefore, the number of protons in 1 mole of NH_{3} = 6.022\times10^{24}\ protons .

Number of protons in 3mg of NH_{3} : =\frac{(6.022\times10^{24}\times34)}{17} \times 1000 = 1.2044\times10^{22}\ protons

No, there will be no effect of temperature and pressure.


Question 2.2 (iii) Find (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 :

As the mass of one proton is 1.6726\times10^{-27}kg

Therefore, the mass of 1.2044\times10^{22}\ protons will be:

= (1.6726\times10^{-27})\times(1.2044\times10^{22})kg = 2.0145\times10^{-5}kg.

No, there will be no effect of temperature and pressure.


Question 2.3(i) How many neutrons and protons are there in the following nuclei?

^{13}_{\ 6}\textup{C}

Answer :

Given the nucleus of carbon: ^{13}_{\ 6}\textup{C}

Atomic number (Z) = 6

Mass number (A) = 13

Number of protons (Z) = 6

Number of neutrons (A-Z) = 13-6 = 7


Question 2.3(ii) How many neutrons and protons are there in the following nuclei?

^{16}_{\ 8}\textup{O}

Answer :

Given the nucleus of oxygen: ^{16}_{\ 8}\textup{O}

Atomic number (Z) = 8

Mass number (A) = 16

Number of protons (Z) = 8

Number of neutrons (A-Z) = 16-8 = 8


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Question 2.3(iii) How many neutrons and protons are there in the following nuclei?

_{\ 12}^{\ 24}\textup{Mg}

Answer :

Given the nucleus of Magesium: _{\ 12}^{\ 24}\textup{Mg}

Atomic number (Z) = 12

Mass number (A) = 24

Number of protons (Z) = 12

Number of neutrons (A-Z) = 24-12 = 12


Question 2.3(iv) How many neutrons and protons are there in the following nuclei?

^{\ 56}_{\ 26}\textup{Fe}

Answer :

Given the nucleus of Iron: ^{\ 56}_{\ 26}\textup{Fe}

Atomic number (Z) = 26

Mass number (A) = 56

Number of protons (Z) = 26

Number of neutrons (A-Z) = 56-26 = 30

Question 2.3(v) How many neutrons and protons are there in the following nuclei?

^{\ 88}_{\ 38}\textup{Sr}

Answer :

Given the nucleus of Strontium: ^{\ 88}_{\ 38}\textup{Sr}

Atomic number (Z) = 38

Mass number (A) = 88

Number of protons (Z) = 38

Number of neutrons (A-Z) = 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.

Answer :

For the given atomic number Z=17 and mass number A=35;

Atom is ^{35}Cl_{17} .


Question 2.4 Write the complete symbol for the atom with the given atomic number (Z) and atomic mass (A)

(ii) Z = 92 , A = 233.

Answer :

For the given atomic number Z=92 and mass number A=233;

Atom is ^{233}U_{92} .


Question 2.4 Write the complete symbol for the atom with the given atomic number (Z) and atomic mass (A)

(iii) Z = 4 , A = 9.

Answer :

For the given atomic number Z=4 and mass number A=9;

Atom is ^{9}Be_{4} .


Question 2.5 Yellow light emitted from a sodium lamp has a wavelength ( \lambda ) of 580 nm. Calculate the frequency (ν) and wavenumber ( \nu ) of the yellow light.

Answer :

Given the wavelength of the yellow light emitted from a sodium, lamp is \lambda = 580nm = 580\times10^{-9}m .

And the frequency will be:

\nu =\frac{c}{\lambda} = \frac{3.0\times10^8m/s}{580\times10^{-9}m} = 5.17\times10^{14}s^{-1}

Therefore the wavenumber,

\vartheta =\frac{1}{\lambda} = \frac{1}{580\times10^{-9}m} = 1.72\times10^{6}m^{-1}


Question 2.6 Find energy of each of the photons which
(i) correspond to light of frequency 3\times 10^{15}\ \textup{Hz} .

Answer :

If a photon has a frequency of \vartheta = 3\times10^{15} Hz .

Then, the energy of each of the photons will be:

E = h\vartheta = (6.626\times10^{-34}J.s)\times(3\times10^{15}s^{-1})

= 1.988\times10^{-18}J


Question 2.6 Find energy of each of the photons which

(ii) have wavelength of 0.50 Å.

Answer :

For the wavelength \lambda = 0.50\times10^{-10}m .

The energy of each of the photons will be:

E = h\vartheta = \frac{hc}{\lambda} = \frac{(6.626\times10^{-34}J.s)\times(3\times10^{15}s^{-1})}{0.50\times10^{-10}m} = 3.98\times10^{-15}J


Question 2.7 Calculate the wavelength, frequency and wavenumber of a light wave whose period is 2.0\times 10^{-10} \ \textup{s} .

Answer :

Given frequency, wavelength, and the wave number of a light wave:

Frequency (\nu ) =\frac{1}{Period} = \frac{1}{2.0\times10^{-10}s}= 5\times10^9 s^{-1}

Wavelength (\lambda) = \frac{c}{\nu } = \frac{3.0\times10^8 ms^{-1}}{5\times10^9 s^{-1}} = 6.0\times10^2 m

Wave\ number \left ( \vartheta \right ) = \frac{1}{\lambda} = \frac{1}{6.0\times10^2}m = 16.66\ m^{-1}


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

Answer :

Given the wavelength of light \lambda = 4000\ pm = 4000\times10^{-12}m = 4\times10^{-9} m .

and Energy is 1J of energy:

E = Nh\nu = Nh\frac{c}{\lambda}

Therefore, the number of photons of light with a wavelength of 4000 pm that provides 1J of energy is:

N = E\times\frac{\lambda}{hc} = (1J)\times\left ( \frac{4\times10^{-9}m}{(6.626\times10^{-34}J.s)\times(3.0\times10^8 ms^{-1})} \right )

= 2.012\times10^{16}\ photons.


Question 2.9(i) A photon of wavelength 4\times 10^{-7}m strikes on metal surface, the work function of the metal being 2.13 eV. Calculate (i) the energy of the photon (eV)

Answer :

The photon is having a wavelength of 4\times 10^{-7}m strikes on a metal surface, where the work function of the metal being is 2.13\ eV .

So, Energy of the photon:

E = h \nu = \frac{hc}{\lambda}= \frac{(6.626\times10^{-34}J.s)\times (3.0\times10^8 ms^{-1})}{(4\times10^{-7} m)}

=4.97\times10^{-19}J

=\frac{4.97\times10^{-19}J}{1.602\times10^{-19}}eV

= 3.10\ eV


Question 2.9(ii) A photon of wavelength 4 × 10^-7 m strikes on metal surface, the work function of the metal being 2.13 eV. Calculate (ii) the kinetic energy of the emission

Answer :

The photon is having a wavelength of 4\times 10^{-7}m strikes on a metal surface, where the work function of the metal being is 2.13\ eV .

The kinetic energy of the emission will be:

K.E. = h\nu - h\nu_{o} = 3.10 - 2.13\ eV = 0.97\ eV


Question 2.9 A photon of wavelength 4 × 10 m strikes on metal surface, the work function of the metal being 2.13 eV. Calculate (iii) the velocity of the photoelectron ( 1\ \textup{eV} = 1.6020 \times 10^{-19} \textup{J} ) .

Answer :

The photon is having a wavelength of 4\times 10^{-7}m strikes on a metal surface, where the work function of the metal being is 2.13\ eV .

From the previous part, we have the Kinetic Energy (K.E.):

K.E. = \frac{1}{2}mv^2 = 0.97\ eV = 0.97\times1.602\times10^{-19}J

\Rightarrow \frac{1}{2}\left ( 9.11\times10^{-31}kg \right )\times v^2 = 0.97\times1.602\times10^{-19}J

\because \left ( mass\ of\ an\ electron = 9.11\times10^{-31}kg \right )

\Rightarrow v^2 = 0.341\times10^{12} = 34.1\times10^{10}m/s

\Rightarrow v = 5.84\times10^5 m/s


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 mol –1 .

Answer :

Given the wavelength of the electromagnetic radiation is 242\ nm which is just sufficient to ionize the sodium atom.

So, the ionization energy required will be:

E = Nh\nu = N\frac{hc}{\lambda}

= \left ( 6.022\times10^{23} mol^{-1} \right )\left ( \frac{6.022\times10^{23}J.s\times 3.0\times10^8 ms^{-1}}{242\times10^{-9 } m} \right )

= 4.945\times10^5 Jmol^{-1} = 494.5 kJmol^{-1}


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

Answer :

Given that the light is monochromatic yellow of wavelength \lambda = 0.57\mu m .

Hence the energy emitted by the bulb will be:

E = \frac{hc}{\lambda} = \frac{6.626\times10^{-34}Js\times 3.0\times10^{8}m/s}{0.57\times10^{-6} m} = 3.48\times10^{-19 }J

Therefore, the number of photons emitted per second:

\frac{25Js^{-1}}{3.48\times10^{-19}J} = 7.18\times10^{19}


Question 2.12 Electrons are emitted with zero velocity from a metal surface when it is exposed to radiation of wavelength 6800 Å. Calculate threshold frequency (ν 0 ) and work function (W 0 ) of the metal.

Answer :

Given the wavelength of radiation is 6800\ \AA .

Energy\ given = Work\ function + Kinetic\ energy.

But the electrons are emitted with zero velocity from a metal surface when it is exposed to radiation. That means the kinetic energy will be zero .

So, the Threshold frequency \nu_{o} will be:

\nu_{o} = \frac{c}{\lambda_{o}} = \frac{3.0\times10^8 m/s}{6800\times10^{-10}m} = 4.14\times10^{14}s^{-1}

and the Work function will be:

W_{o} = h\nu_{o} = 6.626\times10^{-34}Js \times 4.14\times10^{14}s^{-1} = 2.92\times10^{-19}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 :

When an electron in a hydrogen atom undergoes a transition from an energy level with n=4 to an energy level n=2 , there will be an emission of energy whose wavelength can be found by:

\vartheta =R\left ( \frac{1}{n_{1}^2}-\frac{1}{n_{2}^2} \right )

=109677\left ( \frac{1}{2^2}-\frac{1}{4^2} \right )cm^{-1} = 20564.4cm^{-1}

and wavelength will be equal to:

\lambda =\frac{1}{\vartheta } = \frac{1}{20564.4} = 486\times10^{-7}cm = 486\times10^{-9}m = 486 nm


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 :

The energy which is required to ionize an H atom if the electron occupies n=5 orbit is:

E_{n} = \frac{-21.8\times10^{-19}}{n^2} J\ atom^{-1}

For ionization from 5th orbit, n_{1} = 5\ and\ n_{2} = \infty

Therefore, \triangle E = E_{2}-E_{1} =-21.8\times10^{-19}\times\left ( \frac{1}{n_{2}^2} - \frac{1}{n_{1}^2}\right ) = 21.8\times10^{-19}\times\left ( \frac{1}{n_{1}^2}-\frac{1}{n_{2}^2} \right ) =21.8\times10^{-19}\times\left ( \frac{1}{5}^2 - \frac{1}{\infty} \right ) = 8.72\times10^{-20}J

For ionization from 1st orbit, n_{1} = 1\ and\ n_{2} = \infty

Therefore,

\triangle E' =21.8\times10^{-19}\times\left ( \frac{1}{1}^2 -\frac{1}{\infty} \right ) = 21.8\times10^{-19}J

\frac{\triangle E'}{\triangle E} = \frac{21.8\times10^{-19}}{8.72\times10^{-20}} = 25

Hence, 25 times less energy is required to ionize an electron in the 5th orbital of the 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 a H atom in n = 6 drops to the ground state?

Answer :

The number of lines produced when an electron from n^{th} shell drops to the ground state:

= \frac{n(n-1)}{2} .

According to the question, the maximum number of emission lines when the excited electron of an H atom in n=6 drops to the ground state will be:

\frac{6(6-1)}{2} = 15

These are produced because of the following transitions:

6\rightarrow5 6\rightarrow4 6\rightarrow3 6\rightarrow2 6\rightarrow1

5\rightarrow4 5\rightarrow3 5\rightarrow2 5\rightarrow1

4\rightarrow3 4\rightarrow2 4\rightarrow1

3\rightarrow2 3\rightarrow1

2\rightarrow1


Question 2.16 (i) The energy associated with the first orbit in the hydrogen atom is -2.18\times 10^{-18}\ \textup{J atom}^{-1} . What is the energy associated with the fifth orbit?

Answer :

The energy associated with the first orbit in the hydrogen atom is -2.18\times 10^{-18}\ \textup{J atom}^{-1}\ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \(Given)

The energy of an electron in n^{th} shell is given by:

E = \frac{-2.18\times10^{-18}}{n^2}J\ atom^{-1}

So, the energy associated with the fifth orbit would be:

E = \frac{-2.18\times10^{-18}}{5^2}J\ atom^{-1} = \frac{-2.18\times10^{-18}}{25} J\ atom^{-1}

E_{5} = -8.72\times10^{-20} J


Question 2.16 (ii) Calculate the radius of Bohr’s fifth orbit for hydrogen atom.

Answer :

The radius of Bohr's n^{th} orbit for the hydrogen atom is given by,

r_{n} = (0.0529\ nm)\ n^2

So, for n=5 we have

r_{5} = (0.0529\ nm) (5)^2

r_{5} = 1.3225\ nm


Question 2.17 Calculate the wavenumber for the longest wavelength transition in the Balmer series of atomic hydrogen.

Answer :

Balmer formula:

\vartheta =\frac{1}{\lambda} = R_{H}\left [ \frac{1}{n_{1}^2}-\frac{1}{n_{2}^2} \right ]

As we can note from the formula that the wavenumber is inversely proportional to the wavelength.

Hence, for the longest wavelength transition in the Balmer series of atomic hydrogen wavenumber has to be the smallest or n_{2} should be minimum i.e., n_{2} = 3 .

For the Balmer series, n_{1} =2

Thus, the expression of wavenumber is given by,

\vartheta =(1.097\times10^7\ m^{-1})\left [ \frac{1}{2^2}-\frac{1}{3^2} \right ]

\vartheta =(1.097\times10^7\ m^{-1})\left [ \frac{1}{4}-\frac{1}{9} \right ]

\vartheta =(1.097\times10^7\ m^{-1})\left [ \frac{9-4}{36} \right ]

\vartheta =(1.097\times10^7\ m^{-1})\left [ \frac{5}{36} \right ] = 1.5236\times10^6\ m^{-1}


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\times 10^{-11}\ \textup{ergs} .

Answer :

The ground state energy:

E_{1} = -2.18\times10^{-11}\ ergs

= -2.18\times10^{-11}\times10^{-7} J

= -2.18\times10^{-18} J

The energy required to shift the electron from the first Bohr orbit to the fifth Bohr orbit is:

\triangle E = E_{5}-E_{1}

And the expression for the energy of an electron is given by:

E_{n} =-\frac{2n^2me^4Z^2}{n^2h^2}

where m is mass of an electron, Z is the atomic mass of an atom, e is a charge of an electron, and h is the Planck's constant.

Now, substituting the values in the equation, we get

=-\frac{(2.18\times10^{-18})(1)^2}{(5)^2} - (-2.18\times10^{-18})

=(2.18\times10^{-18})\left [ 1-\frac{1}{25} \right ]

=(2.18\times10^{-18}) \left ( \frac{24}{25}\right ) = 2.0928\times10^{-18}J

Hence, the wavelength of the emitted light will be:

\lambda = \frac{hc}{E} = \frac{(6.626\times10^{-34}Js)(3\times10^8m/s)}{(2.0928\times10^{-18}J)}

= 9.498\times10^{-8}\ m


Question 2.19 The electron energy in hydrogen atom is given by E_n = (-2.18\times 10^{-18})/n^2 \ \textup{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 :

The expression for the energy of an electron in hydrogen is:

E_{n}=-\frac{2n^2me^4Z^2}{n^2h^2}

Where m is mass of electrons, Z is the atomic mass of an atom, e is the charge of an electron, and h is the Planck's constant.

and electron energy in the hydrogen atom is given by,

E_{n}=-\frac{(2.18\times10^{-18})}{n^2}J

The electron energy in n=2 orbit is:

E_{n}=-\frac{(2.18\times10^{-18})}{2^2}J = 0.5465\times10^{-18}J

Therefore, the energy required for the ionization from n=2 is 5.45\times10^{-19}J

Now, the longest wavelength of light that can be used to cause this transition will be:

E=\frac{hc}{\lambda}

\lambda = \frac{hc}{E} =\frac{(6.626\times10^{-34}Js)(3\times10^8)m/s}{5.45\times10^{-19}J}

=3.674\times10^{-7}m = 3.674\times10^{-5}cm


Question 2.20 Calculate the wavelength of an electron moving with a velocity of 2.05\times 10^7\ \textup{ms}^{-1} .

Answer :

The wavelength of an electron is given by the de Broglie's equation:

\lambda = \frac{h}{mv}

Where,

\lambda is the wavelength of moving particle,

m is the mass of the particle, i.e., 9.11\times10^{-31}kg

v is the velocity of the particle,i.e., 2.05\times 10^7\ \textup{ms}^{-1} ( Given)

and h is the Planck's constant value, i.e., (6.626\times10^{-34}Js)

Now, substituting the values in the equation, we get

\lambda = \frac{(6.626\times10^{-34}Js)}{(9.11\times10^{-31}kg)(2.05\times10^{7}m/s)} = 3.548\times10^{-11}m

Hence, the wavelength of the electron moving with a velocity of 2.05\times 10^7\ \textup{ms}^{-1} is 3.548\times10^{-11}m .


Question 2.21 The mass of an electron is 9.1\times 10^{-31}\ \textup{kg} If its K.E. is 3.0\times 10^{-25}\ \textup{J} , calculate its wavelength.

Answer :

The wavelength of an electron can be found by de Broglie's equation:

\lambda = \frac{h}{mv}

Given the K.E. of electron 3.0\times 10^{-25}\ \textup{J} which is equal to \frac{1}{2}mv^2 .

Hence we get,

\frac{1}{2}mv^2 = 3.0\times10^{-25}J

v = \sqrt{\frac{2KE}{m}} = \sqrt{\frac{2(3.0\times10^{-25}J)}{9.1\times10^{-31}kg}} = 811.579\ m/s

Hence the wavelength is given by,

\lambda = \frac{6.626\times10^{-34}Js}{(9.1\times10^{-31}kg)(811.579\ m/s)}

= 8.9625\times10^{-7}m


Question 2.22 Which of the following are isoelectronic species i.e., those having the same number of electrons?

\textup{Na}^{+},\ \textup{K}^{+}, \ \textup{Mg}^{2+}, \ \textup{Ca}^{2+}, \ \textup{S}^{2-},\ \textup{Ar}

Answer :

Calculating the number of electrons for each species.

Na has 11 electrons then, Na^{+} will have (11-1) =10 electrons.

K has 19 electrons then, K^{+} will have (19-1) =18 electrons.

Mg has 12 electrons then, Mg^{2+} will have (12-2) =10 electrons.

Ca has 20 electrons then, Ca^{2+} will have (20-2) =18 electrons.

S has 16 electrons then, S^{2-} will have (16+2) =18 electrons.

Ar has 18 electrons.

Hence, the following are isoelectronic species:

Na^{+}\ and\ Mg^{2+} having 10 electrons each.

K^{+},\ Ca^{2+}, S^{2-}, and\ Ar having 18 electrons each.


Question : 2.23 (i) Write the electronic configurations of the following ion:

(a) \textup{H}^-

Answer :

The electronic configuration of H is : 1s^1

Now, the electronic configuration of \textup{H}^- will be 1s^2 .


Question 2.23 (i) Write the electronic configurations of the following ion :

(b) \textup{Na}^+

Answer :

The electronic configuration of Na having Z=11 is : 1s^22s^22p^63s^1

Now, the electronic configuration of \textup{Na}^+ will be 1s^22s^22p^6 .


Question 2.23 (i) Write the electronic configurations of the following ion :

(c) \textup{O}^{2-}

Answer :

The electronic configuration of O having Z=8 is : 1s^22s^22p^4

Now, the electronic configuration of \textup{O}^{2-} will be 1s^22s^22p^6 .


Question 2.23 (ii) What are the atomic numbers of elements whose outermost electrons are represented by

(a) \textup{3s}^1

Answer :

With given outermost electrons \textup{3s}^1 ,

The complete electronic configuration is 1s^22s^22p^63s^1

Hence the number of electrons present in the atom of the element is:

= 2+2+6+1 = 11 .

Therefore, the atomic number of the element is 11 which is Sodium (Na) .


Question 2.23 (ii) What are the atomic numbers of elements whose outermost electrons are represented by

(b) 2p^3

Answer :

With given outermost electrons 2p^3 ,

The complete electronic configuration is 1s^22s^22p^3

Hence the number of electrons present in the atom of the element is:

= 2+2+3= 7 .

Therefore, the atomic number of the element is 7 which is NItrogen (N) .


Question 2.23 (ii) What are the atomic numbers of elements whose outermost electrons are represented by

(c) 3p^5

Answer :

With given outermost electrons 3p^5 ,

The complete electronic configuration is 1s^22s^22p^63s^23p^5

Hence the number of electrons present in the atom of the element is:

= 2+2+6+2+5= 17 .

Therefore, the atomic number of the element is 17 which is Chlorine (Cl) .


Question 2.23 (iii) Which atoms are indicated by the following configurations?

(a) \left [\textup{He} \right ]2s^1

Answer :

The electronic configuration of the element is \left [\textup{He} \right ]2s^1 or 1s^22s^1.

Therefore, the atomic number of the element is 3 which is Lithium , a p-block element.


Question 2.23 (iii) Which atoms are indicated by the following configurations?

(b) [\textup{Ne}]3s^23p^3

Answer :

The electronic configuration of the element is [\textup{Ne}]3s^23p^3 or 1s^22s^22p^63s^23p^3.

Therefore, the atomic number of the element is 15 which is Phosphorus , a p-block element.


Question 2.23 (iii) Which atoms are indicated by the following configurations?

(c) [Ar]4s^2\ 3d^1

Answer :

The electronic configuration of the element is [Ar]4s^2\ 3d^1 or 1s^22s^22p^63s^23p^64s^23d^1.

Therefore, the atomic number of the element is 21 which is Scandium , a d-block element.


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

Answer :

For g-orbital, the value of Azimuthal quantum number (l) will be 4.

As for any value 'n' of the principal quantum number, the Azimuthal quantum number (l) can have a value from zero to (n-1).

Therefore, for l =4, the minimum value of n should be 5.


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

Answer :

For d-orbital, the value of Azimuthal quantum number (l) = 2.

When l =2, the values of m are: -2,-1,0,+1,+2

Now, for the 3d orbital:

The value of Principal quantum number, n = 3

Azimuthal quantum number, l = 2

Magnetic quantum number, m_{l} = -2,-1,0,1,2


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

Answer :

Given an atom of an element contains 29 electrons and 35 neutrons.

Now, for an atom to be neutral, the number of protons is equal to the number of electrons.

Therefore, the number of protons in the atom of the given element will be 29 .


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

Answer :

Given an atom of an element contains 29 electrons and 35 neutrons.

The electronic configuration of the atom will be:

1s^22s^22p^63s^23p^64s^13d^{10} which is the electronic configuration of copper .


Question 2.27 Give the number of electrons in the species \textup{H}_2^+ , \textup{H}_2 and \textup{O}_2^+

Answer :

The number of electrons in \textup{H}_2 molecule is (1+1) =2 .

The number of electrons in \textup{H}_2^+ molecule will be one less than the number of electrons in H_{2} molecule. i.e, (2-1 )=1 .

The number of electrons present in \textup{O}_2^+ molecule will be one less than the number of electrons present in O_{2} molecule. i.e., (16-1) =15


Question 2.28 (i) An atomic orbital has n = 3 . What are the possible values of l and m l ?

Answer :

For a given value of the principal quantum number (n) , the azimuthal quantum number (l) can have values from 0 to (n-1) .

Therefore, for given atomic orbital n =3 ,

The value of l can take values from 0 to (3-1) =2 , i.e., l = 0,1,2 .

And for a given value of l , the Magnetic quantum number m_{l} can have (2l+1) values.

When value of l =0 then, m=0 ,

or l=1 then, m= -1,0,+1

or l=2 then, m= -2,-1,0,+1,+2

or l=3 then, m= -3,-2,-1,0,+1,+2,+3


Question 2.28 (ii) List the quantum numbers ( m l and l ) of electrons for 3d orbital.

Answer :

For 3d-orbital, the values of Principal quantum number is (n) =3 and Azimuthal quantum number (l) = 2 .

Therefore, for (l) = 2 ,

m_{l} , magnetic quantum number can have (2l+1) values.

i.e., m_{l} = -2,-1,0,+1,+2


Question 2.28 (iii) Which of the following orbitals are possible?
1p , 2s , 2p and 3f

Answer :

1p is NOT possible because for n=1 , the value of l is zero. (for \ p,l=1)

2s is possible because, when n=2,l=0,1 . (for \ s,l=0) .

2p is possible because when n=2,l=0,1 . (for \ p,l=1) .

3f is NOT possible because for n=3 , the value of l=0,1,2 . (for \ f,l=3)


Question 2.29 Using s, p, d notations, describe the orbital with the following quantum numbers.

(a) n = 1, l = 0

Answer :

Here, n is principal quantum number and l is azimuthal quantum number.

Then the orbital with given quantum numbers n = 1, l = 0 is 1s which can have a maximum of 2 electrons.


Question 2.29 Using s, p, d notations, describe the orbital with the following quantum numbers.

(b) n = 3, l = 1

Answer :

Here, n is principal quantum number and l is azimuthal quantum number.

Then the orbital with given quantum numbers n = 3, l = 1 is 3p which can have a maximum of 6 electrons.


Question 2.29 Using s, p, d notations, describe the orbital with the following quantum numbers.

(c) n = 4, l = 2

Answer :

Here, n is principal quantum number and l is azimuthal quantum number.

Then the orbital with given quantum numbers n = 4, l = 2 is 4d which can have a maximum of 10 electrons.


Question 2.29 Using s, p, d notations, describe the orbital with the following quantum numbers.

(d) n = 4, l = 3

Answer :

Here, n is principal quantum number and l is azimuthal quantum number.

Then the orbital with given quantum numbers n = 4, l = 3 is 4f which can have a maximum of 14 electrons.


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

n=0,l=0\: \: \: \: \: m_{1}=0,m_{s}=+1/2

Answer :

Given quantum numbers : n=0,l=0\: \: \: \: \: m_{1}=0,m_{s}=+1/2

NOT possible, because n cannot be equal to zero.


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

n=1,l=0\: \: \: \: \: m_{1}=0,m_{s}=-1/2

Answer :

Given quantum numbers : n=1,l=0\: \: \: \: \: m_{1}=0,m_{s}=-1/2

It is possible and it is 1s orbital.


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

n=1,l=1\: \: \: \: \: m_{1}=0,m_{s}=+1/2

Answer :

Given quantum numbers : n=1,l=1\: \: \: \: \: m_{1}=0,m_{s}=+1/2

It is NOT possible because when n=1,\ l\neq 1 .


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

n=2,l=1\: \: \: \: \: m_{1}=0,m_{s}=-1/2

Answer :

Given quantum numbers :

n=2,l=1\: \: \: \: \: m_{1}=0,m_{s}=-1/2

It is possible and it is 2p orbital.


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

n=3,l=3\: \: \: \: \: m_{1}=-3,m_{s}=+1/2

Answer :

Given quantum numbers :

n=3,l=3\: \: \: \: \: m_{1}=-3,m_{s}=+1/2

It is NOT possible because when n=3 , l \neq 3 .


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

n=3,l=1\: \: \: \: \: m_{l}=0,m_{s}=+1/2

Answer :

Given quantum numbers :

n=3,l=1\: \: \: \: \: m_{l}=0,m_{s}=+1/2

It is possible and it is 3p orbital.


Question 2.31 How many electrons in an atom may have the following quantum numbers?

(a) n = 4, m_s = -^{\ 1}/_2

Answer :

The total number of electrons in an atom for a value of n is given by: n=2n^2

Therefore, the total no. of electrons when n=4 ,

\Rightarrow n=2\times4^2 = 32 and half of them i.e. 16 will have m_{s} = -\frac{1}{2} .


Question 2.31 How many electrons in an atom may have the following quantum numbers?

(b) n =3, \ l = 1

Answer :

When n =3\ and\ l = 1 then it is 3s orbital which can have 2 electrons .


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 :

According to the Bohr's postulate of angular momentum,

mvr=\frac{nh}{2\pi}

which can be written as: 2\pi r=\frac{nh}{mv} .....................................(1)

Then according to de Broglie's equation for wavelength,

\lambda = \frac{h}{mv} ......................................(2)

Now, substituting the values of equation (2) in equation (1) we get,

2\pi r = n\lambda

Thus, the circumference of the Bohr's orbit for the hydrogen atom is an integral multiple of de Broglie's 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 \textup{He}^+ spectrum?

Answer :

For the transition of H-like particles,

\vartheta = \frac{1}{\lambda} = R_{H}Z^2\left [ \frac{1}{n_{1}^2}-\frac{1}{n_{2}^2} \right ]

For \textup{He}^+ transition spectrum,

Z=2 , n_{2}=4 , and n_{1}=2

Therefore,

\vartheta = \frac{1}{\lambda} = R_{H}2^2\left [ \frac{1}{2^2}-\frac{1}{4^2} \right ] = \frac{3R_{H}}{4}

Then for the hydrogen spectrum,

\vartheta = \frac{3R_{H}}{4} and Z=1

Therefore,

\vartheta = \frac{1}{\lambda} = R_{H}\times1\left [ \frac{1}{n_{1}^2}-\frac{1}{n_{2}^2} \right ]

\Rightarrow R_{H}\times1\left [ \frac{1}{n_{1}^2}-\frac{1}{n_{2}^2} \right ] = \frac{3R_{H}}{4}

\Rightarrow \left [ \frac{1}{n_{1}^2}-\frac{1}{n_{2}^2} \right ] = \frac{3}{4}

The values of n_{1}\ and\ n_{2} can be found by the hit and trial method in the above equation.

So, we get n_{1} = 1 and n_{2} = 2 , i.e., the transition is from n =2 to n =1 .


Question 2.34 Calculate the energy required for the process

\textup{He}^+(g) \rightarrow \textup{He}^{2+} (g) + \textup{e}^-

The ionization energy for the H atom in the ground state is 2.18 \times 10^{-18}\ \textup{J atom}^{-1}

Answer :

For the hydrogen-like particles,

E_{n} =-\frac{2n^2mZ^2e^4}{n^2h^2}

For H-atom, Ionization energy:

I.E. =E-E_{1} = 0-(-\frac{2\pi^2me^4}{1^2h^2})= \frac{2\pi^2me^4}{h^2}

= 2.18\times10^{-18}J/atom (Given)

For the given process, the energy required will be:

E_{n} - E_{1}

= 0-(-\frac{2\pi^2me^4}{1^2h^2})

= 4\times\frac{2\pi^2me^4}{h^2}

= 4\times2.18\times10^{-18}J

= 8.72\times10^{-18}J


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 :

Given the diameter of a carbon atom which is 0.15\ nm = 0.15\times10^{-9}m = 1.5\times10^{-10} m

Then the number of carbon atoms which can be placed side by side in a straight line across the length of the scale of length 20\ cm long will be:

=\frac{2\times10^{-1}m}{1.5\times10^{-10}m} = 1.33\times10^{9}


Question 2.36 2\times 10 ^{8} 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 :

The arrangement length is given which is 2.4\ cm = 2.4\times10^{-2} m .

and the number of atoms of carbon which are arranged in this length is given 2\times10^8 .

Let the radius of carbon atom be 'r' then,

(2r)\times(2\times10^8) = 2.4\times10^{-2} m

\Rightarrow r = \frac{2.4\times10^{-2}m}{(2\times10^8)\times2} = 0.060\times10^{-9}m or r = 0.060\ nm

Hence the radius of carbon atom is r = 0.060\ nm .


Question 2.37 The diameter of zinc atom is 2.6 Å. Calculate (a) radius of zinc atom in pm

Answer :

If the diameter of zinc atom is 2.6\ \AA then, its radius would be:

= \frac{2.6\ \AA}{2} = 1.3\ \AA = 1.3\times10^{-10} m\ or\ 130\ nm


Question 2.38 A certain particle carries 2.5\times 10^{-16}\ \textup{C} of static electric charge. Calculate the number of electrons present in it.

Answer :

As the charge carried by one electron is 1.602\times10^{-19}C

Therefore, the number of electrons present in particle carrying 2.5\times 10^{-16}\ \textup{C} charge will be:

=\frac{2.5\times10^{-16}C}{1.6022\times10^{-19}C} = 1.560\times10^3

= 1560\ electrons


Question 2.39 In Milikan’s experiment, static electric charge on the oil drops has been obtained by shining X-rays. If the static electric charge on the oil drop is -1.282 \times 10^{-18} \ \textup{C} , calculate the number of electrons present on it.

Answer :

Given charge on the oil drop is -1.282\times10^{-18}C

and the charge carried by one electron is -1.6022\times10^{-19} C

Therefore, the number of electrons present on the oil drop carrying -1.282\times10^{-18}C charge is:

= \frac{-1.282\times10^{-18}C}{-1.6022\times10^{-19}C}

= 0.8001\times10 = 8.0


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

Answer :

The thin foil of heavy atoms, like gold, platinum, etc. have a nucleus carrying a large amount of positive charge. Therefore, some \alpha particles will easily get deflected back.

These \alpha particles also deflect through small angles because of the large number of a positive charge.

Hence if we use light atoms, their nuclei will have a small positive charge, hence the number of \alpha particles getting deflected even through small angles will be negligible.


Question 2.41 Symbols ^{\ 79}_{\ 35}\textup{Br} and ^{\ 79}\textup{Br} can be written, whereas symbols ^{\ 35}_{\ 79}\textup{Br} and ^{\ 35}\textup{Br} are not acceptable. Answer briefly.

Answer :

The general way to represent an element along with its atomic mass (A) and atomic number (Z) is _{Z}^{A}\textrm{X} . Here the atomic number of an element is fixed. However, its mass number is not fixed as it depends upon the isotope taken.

Hence, it is essential to indicate the mass number.


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

Answer :

Let the number of protons of an atom be 'p' .

Then the number of neutrons will be,

p + \frac{31.7}{100}p = 1.317p

and the mass number is 81 (Given).

Mass number = number of neutrons + number of protons.

Therefore,

81 = 1.317p + p

\Rightarrow p = \frac{81}{2.317} =35

Thus, there are 35 numbers of protons which is also its atomic number.

Hence, the symbol for the element is _{35}^{81}\textrm{Br} .


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 :

Given an ion has mass number 37 and possesses one unit of negative charge.

Let the number of electrons be 'e' then,

the number of neutrons will be: e+\frac{11.1e}{100} = 1.111e

The number of electrons in the neutral atom = e-1 (ion possesses one unit of negative charge).

Therefore, the number of protons will be = e-1 .

Mass number = number of protons + number of neutrons

therefore,

1.111e +e -1 =37

\Rightarrow 2.111e =38

\Rightarrow e =18

Therefore, the number of protons is equal to the atomic number.

\Rightarrow e-1 = 18-1 =17

Hence, the symbol for an ion will be:

_{17}^{37}\textrm{Cl}^{-1}


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 :

Given an ion has mass number 56 and possesses three units of negative charge.

Let the number of electrons be 'e' then,

the number of neutrons will be: e+\frac{30.4e}{100} = 1.304e

The number of electrons in the neutral atom = e+3 (ion possesses three units of positive charge).

Therefore, the number of protons will be = e+3 .

Mass number = number of protons + number of neutrons

therefore,

1.304e +e +3 =56

\Rightarrow 2.304e =53

\Rightarrow e =23

Therefore, the number of protons is equal to the atomic number.

\Rightarrow e+3 = 23+3 =26

Hence, the symbol for an ion will be:

_{26}^{56}\textrm{Fe}^{3+}


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 :

The increasing order of frequency of radiations will be:

Radiation from FM radio < amber light from traffic signal < radiation from microwave oven < X-rays < cosmic rays from outer space.


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,

Answer:

The wavelength of neon gas is 616\ nm or 616\times10^{-9}m

Hence the frequency of this radiation will be:

\nu = \frac{c}{\lambda} = \frac{3.0\times10^8m/s}{616\times10^{-9}m} = 4.87\times10^{14}s^{-1}


Question 2.47 Neon gas is generally used in the sign boards. If it emits strongly at 616 nm, calculate (b) distance traveled by this radiation in 30 s

Answer :

The velocity of neon gas radiation is 3.0\times10^8m/s .

Therefore, the distance travelled in 30s will be:

30s\times(3.0\times10^8m/s) = 9.0\times10^9m


Question 2.47 Neon gas is generally used in the sign boards. If it emits strongly at 616 nm, calculate (d) number of quanta present if it produces 2 J of energy.

Answer :

If it produces 2J of energy then, the number of quanta present in it will be 'N' .

Therefore,

E=Nh\nu or N=\frac{E}{h\nu} ,

Where E = 2J and h\nu = 32.27\times10^{-20}J from the previous part.

N=\frac{2J}{32.27\times10^{-20}J} = 6.2\times10^{18}


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\times 10^{-18}\ \textup{J} from the radiations of 600 nm, calculate the number of photons received by the detector.

Answer :

Let the number of photons received by the detector be 'N' .

Then, the total energy it receives from the radiation of 600 nm will be:

E=Nh\nu = N\frac{hc}{\lambda} Or N = \frac{\lambda E}{hc}

Where,

\lambda = 600\ nm = 600\times10^{-9}m ,

E = 3.15\times10^{-18}J ,

h = 6.626\times10^{-34}Js and c = 3.0\times10^8 m/s

Substituting the values in the equation above, we get

N = \frac{(3.15\times10^{-18}J)\times(600\times10^{-9}m)}{(6.626\times10^{-34}Js)\times(3.0\times10^8m/s)}

= 9.51 \approx 10 number of photons is received by the detector.


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 :

We have two wavelengths of \lambda_{1} = 589\ nm= 589\times10^{-9}m and \lambda_{2} = 589.6\ nm = 589.6\times10^{-9}m .

Calculating the frequency for each:

\nu_{1} = \frac{c}{\lambda_{1}} = \frac{3.0\times10^{8}m/s}{589\times10^{-9}m} = 5.093\times10^{14}s^{-1}

\nu_{2} = \frac{c}{\lambda_{2}} = \frac{3.0\times10^{8}m/s}{589.6\times10^{-9}m} = 5.088\times10^{14}s^{-1}

Therefore, the energy difference between two excited states will be:

\triangle E =E_{2}-E_{1} = h(\nu_{2}-\nu_{1})

= (6.626\times10^{-34}Js)(5.093-5.088)\times10^{14}s^{-1}

= 3.31\times10^{-22}J


Question 2.51 The work function for caesium atom is 1.9 eV. Calculate (a) the threshold wavelength

Answer :

Given the work function for the Caesium atom is 1.9\ eV .

i.e., W_{o} = h\nu_{o} = \frac{hc}{\lambda_{o}} Or \lambda_{o} = \frac{hc}{W_{o}}

As 1\ eV = 1.602\times10^{-19}J

\therefore 1.9\ eV =1.9\times1.602\times10^{-19}J =3.0438\times10^{-19}J

\lambda_{o} = \frac{(6.626\times10^{-34}Js)(3.0\times10^8)J}{3.0438\times10^{-19}J} =6.5306\times 10^{-7} m

Therefore, the threshold wavelength is 6.53× 10 -7 m.


Question 2.51 The work function for caesium atom is 1.9 eV. Calculate (b) the threshold frequency of the radiation.

Answer :

To find threshold frequency:

W_{o} = h\nu_{o}

Where

h = Planck’s constant

\nu_{o} = threshold frequency

\nu_{o}= \frac{W_{o}}{h}

\nu_{o} =\frac{ [1.9\times1.602\times10^{-19}J] }{[6.626\times10^{-34}Js]}

= \frac {3.0438\times10^{-19}J} { 6.626\times10^{-34}Js}

= 4.5937\times10^{14} Hz


Question 2.51 The work function for caesium atom is 1.9 eV. If the caesium element is irradiated with a wavelength 500 nm, calculate the kinetic energy and the velocity of the ejected photoelectron.

Answer :

Finding the kinetic energy of the ejected electrons:

K.E of the ejected photoelectron:

= h[\nu-\nu_{o}] = hc\left [\frac{1}{\lambda} -\frac{1}{\lambda_{o}} \right ]

=(6.626\times10^{-34}Js)(3.0\times10^8m/s)\left [ \frac{1}{500\times10^{-9}m} - \frac{1}{654\times10^{-9}m} \right ]

= 19.878\times10^{-26}Jm\left [ \frac{154}{327000}\times10^9 m^{-1}\right ]

= 9.361\times10^{-20}J

Finding the Velocity of the ejected electrons:

KE = \frac{1}{2}mv^2

Where,

m = mass of electron

v = velocity of electron

Therefore, the velocity is given by,

v =\sqrt{ \frac{2KE}{m}}

v = \sqrt{\frac{2\times9.361\times10^{-20}J}{9.1\times10^{-31}kg}} = 4.52\times10^5\ m/s


Question 2.52 Following results are observed when sodium metal is irradiated with different wavelengths. Calculate (a) threshold wavelength

\\\lambda\ (\textup{nm})\qquad \qquad \qquad 500\quad 450\quad 400\\ \textup{v}\times 10^{-5} \ (\textup{cm s}^{-1})\quad \; 2.55\ \ 4.35\ \ 5.35

Answer :

Let us assume the threshold wavelength to be \lambda\ nm and the kinetic energy of the radiation is given as:

h(\nu-\nu_{o}) = \frac{1}{2}mv^2

hc\left ( \frac{1}{\lambda} - \frac{1}{\lambda_{o}} \right )= \frac{1}{2}mv^2

\Rightarrow hc\left ( \frac{1}{500\times10^9} - \frac{1}{\lambda\times10^{-9}} \right ) = \frac{1}{2}m\left ( 2.55\times10^5\times10^{-2} \right )^2

\left ( \frac{hc}{10^{-9}} \right )\left ( \frac{1}{500}-\frac{1}{\lambda} \right )= \frac{1}{2}m(2.55\times10^3)^2 .................................(1)

Similarly, we can also write,

\left ( \frac{hc}{10^{-9}} \right )\left ( \frac{1}{450}-\frac{1}{\lambda} \right )= \frac{1}{2}m(3.45\times10^3)^2 ...................................(2)

\left ( \frac{hc}{10^{-9}} \right )\left ( \frac{1}{400}-\frac{1}{\lambda} \right )= \frac{1}{2}m(5.35\times10^3)^2 ...................................(3)

Now, dividing the equations (3) with (1),

\frac{\left ( \frac{\lambda -400}{400\lambda} \right )}{\left (\frac{\lambda -500}{500\lambda} \right )} = \frac{\left ( 5.35\times10^3 \right )^2}{\left ( 2.55\times10^3 \right )^2}

\frac{5\lambda -2000}{4\lambda -2000} = \frac{\left ( 5.35 \right )^2}{\left ( 2.55 \right )^2}

\frac{5\lambda -2000}{4\lambda -2000} = 4.40177

\Rightarrow 17.6070\lambda -5\lambda = 8803.537 -2000

\Rightarrow \lambda = \frac{6805.537}{12.607} = 539.8\ nm

Therefore, the wavelength is 540\ nm .


Question 2.52 Following results are observed when sodium metal is irradiated with different wavelengths. Calculate (b) Planck’s constant.

\\\lambda\ (\textup{nm})\qquad \qquad \qquad 500\quad 450\quad 400\\ \textup{v}\times 10^{-5} \ (\textup{cm s}^{-1})\quad \; 2.55\ \ 4.35\ \ 5.35

Answer :

We have the threshold wavelength. \lambda_{o} = 540\ nm

Then substituting this value in any of the equation ( look in the previous part), we get

\left ( \frac{hc}{10^{-9}} \right )\left ( \frac{1}{400}-\frac{1}{\lambda} \right )= \frac{1}{2}m(5.35\times10^3)^2

\left ( \frac{hc}{10^{-9}} \right )\left ( \frac{1}{400}-\frac{1}{540} \right )= \frac{1}{2}m(5.35\times10^3)^2

Taking the mass of an electron to be 9.11\times10^{-31}kg .

h= \frac{(9.11\times10^{-31})(5.35\times10^3)^2\times10^{-9}\times(400\times540)}{2\times(3.0\times10^8)(140)}

= 6.705\times10^{-34} Js approximately.


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:

Given work function of the metal, W and the Wavelength, \lambda = 256.7\ nm

From the Law of conservation of energy, the energy of an incident photon E is equal to the sum of the work function W of radiation and its kinetic energy K.E i.e.,

The energy of incident radiation

E = \frac{hc}{\lambda} = \frac{(6.626\times10^{-34}Js)(3.0\times10^8)m/s}{256.7\times10^{-9}m}

= 7.74\times10^{-19} J Or

= \frac{7.74\times10^{-19}J}{1.602\times10^{-19}}eV = 4.83\ eV

Since the potential applied gives the kinetic energy to the radiation, therefore K.E of the electron = 0.35\ eV

Therefore, Work Function W = 4.83 - 0.35 = 4.48\ eV


Question 2.54: If the photon of the wavelength 150 pm strikes an atom and one of it's inner bound electrons is ejected out with a velocity of 1.5\times 10^7\ \textup{m s}^{-1} , calculate the energy with which it is bound to the nucleus.

Answer :

Given the wavelength of a photon which strikes an atom is 150\ pm = 150\times10^{-12} m .

Then the energy associated with this photon will be:

E= \frac{hc}{\lambda} = \frac{(6.626\times10^{-34}Js)(3.0\times10^8)m/s}{150\times10^{-12}m}

= 1.3252\times10^{-15}J

Given the velocity of ejected inner bounded electron: v= 1.5\times10^7 m/s .

Then, the energy associated with this electron will be, Kinetic energy.

Hence finding

KE = \frac{1}{2}mv^2

Where

m = mass of electron, v = velocity of electron

KE = \frac{1}{2}(9.11\times10^{-31}kg)(1.5\times10^7)^2

= 1.02\times10^{-16}J

Hence the energy with which the electrons are bounded to the nucleus is:

= 13.25\times10^{-16}J - 1.02\times10^{16}J

= 12.23\times10^{-16}J

=\frac{ 12.23\times10^{-16}J}{1.602\times10^{-19}}

= 7.63\times10^3\ eV


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\times 10^{15}\ (\textup{Hz})\left[\frac{1}{3^2} - \frac{1}{n^2} \right ]
Calculate the value of n if the transition is observed at 1285 nm. Find the region of the spectrum.

Answer :

Given transition in the Paschen series end at orbit n=3 and starts from orbit n: v = 3.29\times 10^{15}\ (\textup{Hz})\left[\frac{1}{3^2} - \frac{1}{n^2} \right ] .........................(1)

\nu = \frac{c}{\lambda} = \frac{3.0\times10^8m/s}{1285\times10^{-9}m} .........................(2)

Equating both (1) and (2) equations: we get

3.29\times10^{15}\left [ \frac{1}{3^2}-\frac{1}{n^2} \right ] s^{-1} = \frac{3.0\times10^8m/s}{1285\times10^{-9}m}

\left [ \frac{1}{3^2}-\frac{1}{n^2} \right ] s^{-1} = \frac{3.0\times10^8m/s}{1285\times10^{-9}m\times3.29\times10^{15}}

\left [ \frac{1}{3^2}-\frac{1}{n^2} \right ] s^{-1} = 0.07096 s^{-1}

\frac{1}{9} - 0.07096 = \frac{1}{n^2}

\frac{1}{n^2} = 0.0401 \Rightarrow n^2 =25 \Rightarrow n=5

Therefore, the radiation corresponding to 1285 nm lies in the infrared 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 :

The radius of n^{th} orbit of H-like particles is given by:

=0.529\times\frac{n^2}{Z} \AA Or =52.9\times\frac{n^2}{Z}\ pm

Here, starting radius, r_{1} = 1.3225\ nm = 1322.5\ pm = 52.9n_{1}^2

Ending radius, r_{2} = 211.6\ pm = 52.9\left (\frac{n_{2}^2}{Z} \right )

Therefore, \frac{r_{1}}{r_{2}} = \frac{1322.5\ pm}{211.6\ pm} = \frac{n_{1}^2}{n_{2}^2}

\Rightarrow \frac{n_{1}^2}{n_{2}^2} = 6.25

\Rightarrow \frac{n_{1}}{n_{2}} = 2.5

If n_{2} = 2 and n_{1} = 5 , then the transition is from 5^{th} orbit to 2^{nd} orbit.

Therefore, it belongs to the Balmer Series .

Frequency \nu is given by:

= 1.097\times10^7 m^{-1}\left ( \frac{1}{2^2}-\frac{1}{5^2} \right )

= 1.097\times10^7\left (\frac{21}{100} \right )m^{-1}

Wavelength :

\lambda = \frac{1}{\nu} = \frac{100}{1.097\times21\times10^7}m = 434\times10^{-9}m = 434\ nm .

Therefore, it lies in the visible range.


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 :

Given the wavelength of neutron: \lambda = 800\ pm

and the mass of neutron m =1.675\times10^{-27}kg

So, According to the de-Broglie's equation,

\lambda = \frac{h}{mv}

Substituting the values in above equation:

800\times10^{-12} m = \frac{6.626\times10^{-34}Js}{(1.675\times10^{-27}kg)\times(v)}

\Rightarrow v = \frac{6.626\times10^{-34}Js}{(1.675\times10^{-27}kg)\times(800\times10^{-12}m)}

v= 4.94\times10^4 m/s


Question 2.59 If the velocity of the electron in Bohr’s first orbit is 2.19\times 10^6 \ \textup{ms}^{-1} , calculate the de Broglie wavelength associated with it.

Answer :

Given the velocity of the electron in Bohr's first orbit is 2.19\times 10^6 \ \textup{ms}^{-1} .

And we know the mass of electron which is 9.11\times10^{-31}kg

Hence the de-Broglie's wavelength associated with the electron will be:

\lambda = \frac{h}{mv} = \frac{6.626\times10^{-34}Js}{(9.11\times10^{-31}kg)\times(2.19\times10^6m/s)}

= 3.32\times10^{-10}m = 332\ pm


Question 2.60 The velocity associated with a proton moving in a potential difference of 1000 V is 4.37\times 10^5\ \textup{ms}^{-1} . If the hockey ball of mass 0.1 kg is moving with this velocity, calculate the wavelength associated with this velocity.

Answer :

Given a proton is moving with velocity 4.37\times 10^5\ \textup{ms}^{-1} .

And if the hockey ball of mass 0.1kg is also moving with the same velocity, then

According to de-Broglie's equation we have,

\lambda = \frac{h}{mv}

\lambda =\frac{6.626\times10^{-34}Js}{(0.1kg)\times(4.37\times10^5 m/s)}

= 1.516\times10^{-28} m


Question 2.61 If the position of the electron is measured within an accuracy of \pm 0.002\ \textup{nm} , calculate the uncertainty in the momentum of the electron. Suppose the momentum of the electron is h/4\pi_m\times0.05 \ \textup{nm} , is there any problem in defining this value.

Answer :

We have given the uncertainty in position, i.e., \triangle x= \pm 0.002\ nm = 2\times10^{-12} m .

According to Heisenberg's Uncertainty Principle:

\triangle x\times \triangle p = \frac{h}{4\pi}

Where,

\triangle x is uncertainty in the position of the electron.

\triangle p is uncertainty in the momentum of the electron.

Then, \triangle p = \frac{h}{4\pi\times\triangle x}

\triangle p =\frac{6.626\times10^{-34}Js}{4\pi\times(2\times10^{-12}m)} =2.636\times10^{-23}Jsm^{-1}

Or 2.636\times10^{-23}kgms^{-1} \left ( 1J- 1kgms^2s^{-1} \right )

The actual momentum of the electron:

\frac{h}{4\pi_{m}\times0.05\ nm}= \frac{6.626\times10^{-34}Js}{4\pi\times0.05\times10^{-9} m }

\Rightarrow p = 1.055\times10^{-24}kg\ m/s

Therefore, it cannot be defined because the actual magnitude of the momentum is smaller than the uncertainty.


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.\quad n = 4, \ l =2,\ m_l = -2,\ m_s = -1/2 \\2.\quad n = 3, \ l =2,\ m_l = 1,\ m_s = +1/2 \\3.\quad n = 4, \ l =1,\ m_l = 0,\ m_s = +1/2 \\4.\quad n = 3, \ l =2,\ m_l = -2,\ m_s = -1/2 \\5.\quad n = 3, \ l =1,\ m_l = -1,\ m_s = +1/2 \\6.\quad n = 4, \ l =1,\ m_l = 0,\ m_s = +1/2

Answer :

Quantum number provides the entire information about an electron of a particular atom.

Principal quantum number 'n'

Azimuthal quantum number 'l'

Magnetic quantum number 'm_{l}'

Spin quantum number 'm_{s}' .

The orbitals occupied by the electrons are:

1. 4d-orbital

2. 3d-orbital

3. 4p-orbital

4. 3d-orbital

5. 3p-orbital

6. 4p-orbital

For the same orbitals, electrons will have the same energy and higher the value of (n+l) value higher is the energy.

Therefore, the increasing order of energies:

5.{\color{DarkGreen} (3p)}< 2.{\color{DarkGreen} (3d)} = 4.{\color{DarkGreen} (3d)}<3.{\color{DarkGreen} (4p)}=6. {\color{DarkGreen} (4p)}<1.{\color{DarkGreen} (4d)}


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

Answer :

As the p-orbital is farthest from the nucleus hence the electrons in (4p)subshell experiences the lowest effective nuclear charge.


Question 2.64 Among the following pairs of orbitals which orbital will experience the larger effective nuclear charge? (i) 2s and 3s

Answer :

Nuclear charge is defined as the net positive charge experienced by an electron in the orbital of an atom exerted by the nucleus of the atom.

Closer orbitals experience more nuclear charge than outer orbitals.

Therefore, (i) 2s and 3s

The 2s orbital is more closer to the nucleus than 3s orbital hence 2s will experience a larger effective nuclear charge compared to 3s.


Question 2.64 Among the following pairs of orbitals which orbital will experience the larger effective nuclear charge? (ii) 4d and 4f

Answer :

Nuclear charge is defined as the net positive charge experienced by an electron in the orbital of an atom exerted by the nucleus of the atom.

Closer orbitals experience more nuclear charge than outer orbitals.

Therefore, (ii) 4d and 4f

The 4d orbital is more closer to the nucleus than 4f orbital hence 4d will experience a larger effective nuclear charge compared to 4f.


Question 2.64 Among the following pairs of orbitals which orbital will experience the larger effective nuclear charge? (iii) 3d and 3p

Answer :

Nuclear charge is defined as the net positive charge experienced by an electron in the orbital of an atom exerted by the nucleus of the atom.

Closer orbitals experience more nuclear charge than outer orbitals.

Therefore, (ii) 3d and 3p

The 3p orbital is more closer to the nucleus than 3d orbital hence 3p will experience a larger effective nuclear charge compared to 3d.


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 :

Nuclear charge is defined as the net positive charge experienced by an electron in the orbital of an atom exerted by the nucleus of the atom.

Silicon has a greater nuclear charge (+14) than aluminium (+13) .

Hence, the effective nuclear charge exerted on the unpaired 3p electron of silicon would be greater as compared to that of aluminium.


Question 2.66 Indicate the number of unpaired electrons in:

(a) P

Answer :

The electronic configuration of P: (1s^2)(2s^2)(2p^6)(3s^2)(3p_{x}^1p_{y}^1p_{z}^1) .

Hence, the number of unpaired electrons are 3 in 3p orbital.


Question 2.66 Indicate the number of unpaired electrons in :

(b) Si

Answer :

The electronic configuration of Si : (1s^2)(2s^2)(2p^6)(3s^2)(3p_{x}^1p_{y}^1) .

Hence, the number of unpaired electrons are 2 in 3p(p_{x}\ and\ p_{y}) orbital.


Question 2.66 Indicate the number of unpaired electrons in :

(c) Cr

Answer :

The electronic configuration of Cr : (1s^2)(2s^2)(2p^6)(3s^2)(3p^6)(3d^5)(4s^1) .

Hence, the number of unpaired electrons are 6 (1 in 4s and 5 in 3d) .


Question 2.66 Indicate the number of unpaired electrons in :

(d) Fe

Answer :

The electronic configuration of Fe : (1s^2)(2s^2)(2p^6)(3s^2)(3p^6)(3d^6)(4s^2) .

Hence, the number of unpaired electrons are 4 (in 3d ) .


Question 2.66 Indicate the number of unpaired electrons in :

(e) Kr

Answer :

As Krypton (Kr) is a noble gas whose atomic number is 36 and have all orbitals filled.

Hence, there are no unpaired electrons in Kr element.


Question 2.67 (a) How many subshells are associated with n = 4?

Answer :

For a given value of n , l can have values from 0 to (n-1) .

Therefore, for n=4 ,

l can have values from 0 to 3 .

i.e., l = 0,1,2,3 .

Thus, four subshells are associated with n=4 , which are s,p,d, and \ f.


Question 2.67 (b) How many electrons will be present in the subshells having m s value of –1/2 for n = 4 ?

Answer :

The number of orbitals in the n^{th} shell is equal to n^2 .

So, for n=4 , there are 4^2 =16 orbitals present.

As each orbital has one electron with spin m_{s} =-\frac{1}{2} .

Hence, there will be 16 electrons with m_{s} =-\frac{1}{2} .


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