The energy difference between the first two leVels of hydrogen atom is 10.2 eV. what is the corresponding energy difference for a singly ionised helium atom?
The energyleVel of hydrogen atom corresponding to 10.2 eV is n= 2, n = 1 correponding engery for the level of helium atom $ E = {-13.6 Z^2 \over n^2}$ $ \triangle E = E_2^1 - E_1^1 $ $ \triangle E = {13.6 \times 4 \over 4} - { (-13.6 \times 4) \over 1 } = -13.6 + 54.4 = 40.8 eV$