Question
Physics Question on Bohr’s Model for Hydrogen Atom
The radius of electron's second stationary orbit in Bohr's atom is R The radius of 3rd orbit will be
A
3R
B
9R
C
2.25R
D
3R
Answer
2.25R
Explanation
Solution
r=0.529×zn2
r∝n2
R∝(2)2
R1∝(3)2
Divide (1) by (2) RR1=94
R1=49R
R1=2.25R