Question

Calculate the energy of the second orbit of He+ ion.

Answer 1

E = -2.18 10-18 Z2/n2 J/atom

For second orbit, n = 2

For He+ ion, Z = 2

Therefore,

E = -2.18 10-18 (2)2 /(2)2 J/atom

*E = -2.18 10-18 J/atom**