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MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
Two H atoms in the ground state collide inelastically. The maximum amount by which their combined kinetic energy is reduced is
A
10.20 eV
B
20.40 eV
C
13.6 eV
D
27.2 eV
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MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
A set of atoms in an excited state decays
A
in general to any of the states with lower energy
B
into a lower state only when excited by an external electric field
C
all together simultaneously into a lower state
D
to emit photons only when they collide
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MCQ (Multiple Correct Answer)
An ionised H -molecule consists of an electron and two protons. The protons are separated by a small distance of the order of angstrom. In the ground state.
A
the electron would not move in circular orbits
B
the energy would be (2) ${ }^4$ times that of a H -atom
C
the electrons, orbit would go around the protons
D
the molecule will soon decay in a proton and a H -atom
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MCQ (Multiple Correct Answer)
Consider aiming a beam of free electrons towards free protons. When they scatter, an electron and a proton cannot combine to produce a H -atom.
A
Because of energy conservation
B
Without simultaneously releasing energy in the form of radiation
C
Because of momentum conservation
D
Because of angular momentum conservation
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MCQ (Multiple Correct Answer)
The Bohr model for the spectra of a H -atom
A
will not be applicable to hydrogen in the molecular from
B
will not be applicable as it is for a He -atom
C
is valid only at room temperature
D
predicts continuous as well as discrete spectral lines