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57. The electron energy levels in a certain atom are represented by the given diagram.
E4
E:
-7.6 ev
-8.0 ev
-9.4 ev
E,
-12.0 ev
If the atom in the ground state Ei is bombarded with an electron of energy 4.0 eV, which is/are possible
transition/s that can take place?
A. Only Ei to E3
B. Only Ei to E2 or Ei to E3
C. Only Ei to E2 or Ei to E3 or Ei to E4
D. Any transition between the four energy levels is possible.
Transcribed Image Text:57. The electron energy levels in a certain atom are represented by the given diagram. E4 E: -7.6 ev -8.0 ev -9.4 ev E, -12.0 ev If the atom in the ground state Ei is bombarded with an electron of energy 4.0 eV, which is/are possible transition/s that can take place? A. Only Ei to E3 B. Only Ei to E2 or Ei to E3 C. Only Ei to E2 or Ei to E3 or Ei to E4 D. Any transition between the four energy levels is possible.
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