Which statement applies to the electron at state 2?


AIt is at a lower energy level than the ground state.
BIt possesses less energy than the ground state.
CIt radiates energy when moved up to state 2.
DIt possesses greater energy than the ground state.

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The statement that applies to the
electron at state 2 is it possesses greater energy than the ground state.
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Answer:

d) It possesses greater energy than the ground state.

Explanation:

As we know that total energy associated with the electron is given by the equation

\(E = -13.6 \frac{z^2}{n^2}\)

total potential energy is given as

\(U = -27.2 \frac{z^2}{n^2}\)

total kinetic energy of the system is given as

\(K = 13.6 \frac{z^2}{n^2}\)

so in terms of total energy when electron moves to higher energy state the total energy will also increase.

So if it jump from this higher energy state to lower state it must radiate the energy

so correct answer would be

d) It possesses greater energy than the ground state.