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MCQ 11 Mark
Which of the following statements is not correct according to Rutherford model?
  • A
    Most of the space inside an atom is empty.
  • B
    The electrons revolve around the nucleus under the influence of coulomb force acting on them.
  • C
    Most part of the mass of the atom and its positive charge are concentrated at its centre.
  • The stability of atom was established by the model.
Answer
Correct option: D.
The stability of atom was established by the model.

According to Rutherford model as he was not able to explain stability of atom.

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MCQ 21 Mark
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 from of radiation.
  • A and B both
  • D
    Because of angular momentum conservation.
Answer
Correct option: C.
A and B both
​​​​​​​Solution:
When a beam of free electrons is aiming towards free protons, then, they scatter but an electron and a proton cannot combine to produce a hydrogen atom because of energy conservation and without simultaneously releasing energy in the form of radiation.
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MCQ 31 Mark
The spectra used to identify the elements in the mixture is:
  • A
    Emission
  • B
    Absorption
  • Emission and Absorption
  • D
    Molecular spectrum
Answer
Correct option: C.
Emission and Absorption

To identify the element in the mixture we used emission and obsorption spectra.

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MCQ 41 Mark
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 arround the protons.
  • A and C both
Answer
Correct option: D.
A and C both
Solution:
In a hydrogen atom, electron revolves around a fixed proton nucleus in circular path. This can be explained by Bohr model. But in case of ionised H-molecule which consists of two protons in nucleus and where protons are separated by a small distance of the order of angstrom, cannot be explained by Bohr model. Hence in this case the ground state the electron would not move in circular orbits, the electrons orbit would go around the protons.
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MCQ 51 Mark
When an atomic gas or vapour is excited at low pressure, by passing an electric current through it then?
  • Emission spectrum is observed.
  • B
    Absorption spectrucm is observed.
  • C
    Band spectrum is observed.
  • D
    Both $(b)$ and $(c).$
Answer
Correct option: A.
Emission spectrum is observed.
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MCQ 61 Mark
Bohrs atomic model assumes:
  • A
    The nucleus is of infinite mass and is at rest
  • B
    Electron in a quantized orbit will not radiate energy
  • C
    Mass of the electron remains constant
  • All of the above
Answer
Correct option: D.
All of the above

Bohr's Assumption:
Electron in atoms orbit the nucleus.
Electron in a quantized orbit will not radiate energy.
Electrons can only gain and lose energy by jumping from one allowed orbit to other.
He also assumed one of the postulates of Rutherford's atomic model, that is, the mass of the nucleus is very large compared to that of the electrons and hence assumed to be infinite.

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MCQ 71 Mark
$O_2$ molecule consists of two oxygen atoms. In the molecule, nuclear force between the nuclei of the two atoms:
  • Is not important because nuclear forces are short$-$ranged.
  • B
    Is as important as electrostatic force for binding the two atoms.
  • C
    Cancels the repulsive electrostatic force between the nuclei.
  • D
    Is not important because oxygen nucleus have equal number of neutrons and protons.
Answer
Correct option: A.
Is not important because nuclear forces are short$-$ranged.

Nuclear forces are very short range forces. So, in the molecule, nuclear force between the nuclei of the two atoms is not important.

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MCQ 81 Mark
The photoelectric effect proves that light consists of :
  • Photons
  • B
    Electrons
  • C
    Electromagnetic waves
  • D
    Mechanical waves
Answer
Correct option: A.
Photons

It's been determined experimentally that when light shines on a metal surface, the surface emits electrons. For example, you can start a current in a circuit just by shining a light on a metal plate. we were saying earlier that light is made up of electromagnetic waves, and that the waves carry energy. So if a wave of light hit an electron in one of the atoms in the metal, it might transfer enough energy to knock the electron out of its atom. Light has sometimes been viewed as a particle $($photon$)$ rather than a wave. If it's waves, the energy contained in one of those waves should depend only on its amplitude$--$that is, on the intensity of the light.

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MCQ 91 Mark
Two photons having $.......$
  • Equal wavelengths have equal linear momenta
  • B
    Equal energies have equal linear momenta
  • C
    Equal frequencies have equal linear momenta
  • D
    Equal linear momenta have equal wavelengths
Answer
Correct option: A.
Equal wavelengths have equal linear momenta

Equal linear momenta have equal wavelengths.

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MCQ 101 Mark
Ionisation energy for hydrogen atom in the ground state is $E$. What is the ionisation energy of $Li^{++}$ atom in the $2\ nd$ excited state:
  • $E$
  • B
    $3E$
  • C
    $6E$
  • D
    $9E$
Answer
Correct option: A.
$E$
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MCQ 111 Mark
In a $\text{CRT}$ the acceleration of electrons is controlled by changing $.......$ between the cathode and anode:
  • Potential difference
  • B
    Space
  • C
    Temperature
  • D
    None of these
Answer
Correct option: A.
Potential difference
Positive potential is given to anode and negative potential is given to cathode. As a result of this potential difference, electrons generated by heating cathode are attracted towards anode due to this potential difference. If no potential difference is applied $b/ w$ anode and cathode in $\text{CRT,}$ no electron would strike the screen. It is because of this potential difference $b/ w$ anode and cathode that the whole process occurs.
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MCQ 121 Mark
Orbits in which electrons move according to Bohr are:
  • A
    Elliptical
  • B
    Cylindrical
  • Circular
  • D
    Oval
Answer
Correct option: C.
Circular

First electron shell which is closest to the orbit to the nucleus, called the $1s$ orbit can hold up two two electrons. This orbit is equivalent to the innermost electron shell of the Bhor model of atom. It is called the orbital because it is spherical around the nucleus.

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MCQ 131 Mark
An unknown hot gas emits radiation of wavelengths $46.0\ nm, 82.8\ nm$ and $103.5\ nm $ only. Assume that the atoms have only two excited states and the difference between consecutive energy levels decreases as energy is increased. Taking the energy of the highest energy state to be zero, find the energies of the ground state and the first excited state.
  • $–27eV, –12eV.$
  • B
    $–6eV, –3eV.$
  • C
    $–11eV, –8eV.$
  • D
    $–9eV, –3eV.$
Answer
Correct option: A.
$–27eV, –12eV.$
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MCQ 141 Mark
In Balmer series of emission spectrum of hydrogen, first four lines with different wavelength $\text{H}\alpha $ $ \text{H}\beta$ $\text{H}\gamma$ and $\text{H}\delta$ are obtained. Which line has maximum frequency out of these?
  • A
    $\text{H}\alpha $
  • B
    $ \text{H}\beta$
  • C
    $\text{H}\gamma$
  • $\text{H}\delta$
Answer
Correct option: D.
$\text{H}\delta$
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MCQ 151 Mark
Check the wrong statement:
  • A
    Line spectrum is characteristic of the element
  • Absorption line spectrum is characteristic of the element
  • C
    Continuous spectrum is characteristic of the source of light
  • D
    There are two prominent yellow lines in the spectrum of sodium
Answer
Correct option: B.
Absorption line spectrum is characteristic of the element

Line respectrum is characteristic of the element because it obtained of atoms only. Continous spectrum is characteristics of the source of light.
In the spectrum of sodium, there are two prominent yellow lines of wavelength $589.0\ nm$ and $589.6\ nm.$
Absorption line spectrum is not characteristic of the element.

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MCQ 161 Mark
Why is the screen of the cathode ray tube coated ? Name the material used for coating:
  • Florocent material.
  • B
    Normal material
  • C
    Highy resistive material
  • D
    None of these
Answer
Correct option: A.
Florocent material.

The screen is coated with florocent material.
On striking this coat on the screen the electronic beam appears as visual pattern of bright spots so that we can view it.

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MCQ 171 Mark
The significant result deduced from the Rutherford's scattering experiment is that:
  • Whole of the positive charge is concentrated at the centre of atom.
  • B
    There are neutrons inside the nucleus.
  • C
    Electrons are embedded in the atom.
  • D
    Electrons are revolving around the nucleus.
Answer
Correct option: A.
Whole of the positive charge is concentrated at the centre of atom.
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MCQ 181 Mark
The minimum orbital angular momentum of the electron in a hydrogen atom is:
  • A
    $\text{h}$
  • B
    $\frac{\text{h}}{2}$
  • $\frac{\text{h}}{2\pi}$
  • D
    $\frac{\text{h}}{\lambda}$
Answer
Correct option: C.
$\frac{\text{h}}{2\pi}$

According to Bohr's atomic theory, the orbital angular momentum of an electron is an integral multiplt of $\frac{\text{h}}{2\pi}$
$\therefore\ \text{L}_\text{n}=\frac{\text{nh}}{2\pi}$
Here,
$n =$ Principal quantum number
The minimum of $n$ is $1$
Thus, the minimum value of the orbit angular momentum of the electron in a hydrogen is given by $\text{L}=\frac{\text{h}}{2\pi}$

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MCQ 191 Mark
Whenever a stream of electrons collides with a stream of photons, in this collision, which of the following is not conserved?
  • A
    Linear momentum
  • B
    Total energy
  • No. of photons
  • D
    No. of eletrons
Answer
Correct option: C.
No. of photons

When a stream of electrons collides with a stream of photons, then it may be possible that after the collisions, the respective velocity of some of the electrons will get changed, either it can increase or decrease depending on the orientation of the collision. But the number of electrons will remain the same.
Moreover, the photons are absorbed by electrons to change their velocities.
Also total energy and linear momentum is always conserved according to the conservation laws.
Hence, number of photons is not conserved.

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MCQ 201 Mark
The energy emitted by a source is in the form of:
  • Photons
  • B
    Electrons
  • C
    Protons
  • D
    Neutrons
Answer
Correct option: A.
Photons

The energy emitted by a source is in the form of gamma radiation which is called photons. It is extremely high-frequency electromagnetic radiation.

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MCQ 211 Mark
Two H atoms in the ground state collide inelastically. The maximum amount by which their combined kinetic energy is reduced is:
  • $10.20\ eV.$
  • B
    $20.40\ eV.$
  • C
    $13.6\ eV.$
  • D
    $27.2\ eV.$
Answer
Correct option: A.
$10.20\ eV.$

Key concept: Total energy $(E)$ is the sum of potential energy and kinetic energy, i.e.$ E = K + U$
$\Rightarrow\ \text{E}=-\frac{\text{kZe}^2}{2\text{r}_\text{n}}\text{also r}_\text{n}=\frac{\text{n}^2\text{h}^2\in_0}{\pi\text{mze}^2}$
Hence $\text{E}=-\bigg(\frac{\text{me}^4}{8\in_0^2\text{h}^2}\bigg)\frac{\text{Z}^2}{\text{n}^2}=-\bigg(\frac{\text{me}^4}{8\in_0^2\text{ch}^3}\bigg)\text{ch}\frac{\text{Z}^2}{\text{n}^2}$
$=-\text{R ch}\frac{\text{Z}^2}{\text{n}^2}=-13.6\frac{\text{Z}^2}{\text{n}^2}\text{eV}$
The lowest state of the atom, called the ground state, is that of the lowest energy. The energy of this state $(n = 1), E_1$ is $-13.6\ eV$
Energy level diagram of hydrogen/hydrogen like atom:

Principal quantum number Orbit Excited state Energy of $H_2 -$ atom
$\text{n}=\infty$
Infinite Infinite $0\ eV$
$n = 4$ Fourth Third $-0.85\ eV$
$n = 3$ Third Second $-1.51\ eV$
$n = 2$ Second First $-3.4\ eV$
$n = 1$ First Ground $-13.6\ eV$
Let two $H$ atoms initially at in the ground state.Now two stoms collide inclastically. The total energy associated with the tow $H-$atoms
$= 2 \times (13.6 eV) = 27.2\ eV$
The maximum amount by which their combined kinetic energy is reduced when any one of them goes into first excited state $(n = 2)$ after the inclastic collision.
The total energy associated with the two $H-$atoms after the collision
$=\Big(\frac{13.6}{2^2}\Big)+(13.6)=17.0\text{eV}$
Hence, maximum loss of their combined kinetic energy
$= 27.2 - 17.0 = 10.2\ eV.$
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MCQ 221 Mark
Which of the following series in the spectrum of hydrogen atom lies in the visible region of the electromagnetic spectrum?
  • A
    Paschen series
  • Balmer series
  • C
    Lyman series
  • D
    Brackett series
Answer
Correct option: B.
Balmer series

Transition from higher states to $n = 2$ lead to emission of radiation with wavelengths $656.3\ nm$ and $365.0\ nm.$
These wavelengths fall in the visible region and constitute the Balmer series.

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MCQ 231 Mark
How many spectral lines are there in the hydrogen spectrum?
  • A
    Infinity
  • B
    Zero
  • Multiple
  • D
    One
Answer
Correct option: C.
Multiple

Even though hydrogen has only one electron in its outermost shell, it has multiple spectral lines.
This is because hydrogen has many energy levels.
When the electron excites from a lower level of energy into a higher level, then it releases a photon, and this photon is the one that appears as spectral lines.

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MCQ 241 Mark
Which of the following curves may represent the speed of the electron in a hydrogen atom as a function of the principal quantum number n?
  • A
    $A$
  • B
    $B$
  • $C$
  • D
    $D$
Answer
Correct option: C.
$C$

The speed $(v)$ of electron can be expressed as,
$\nu=\frac{\text{Ze}^2}{2\in_0\text{hn}}\ ....(\text{i})$
Here,
$Z =$ Number of protons in the nucleus.
$e =$ Magnitude of charge on electron charge.
$n =$ Principal quantum number.
$h =$ Planck's constant.
It can be observed from equation $(i)$ that the velocity of electron is inversely proportional to the principal quantum number $(n).$
Therefore, the graph between them must be a rectangular hyperbola. The correct curve is $(c).$
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MCQ 251 Mark
To get line spectrum, the substances are excited in their:
  • A
    Solid state
  • B
    Molecular state
  • C
    Gaseous state
  • Atomic state
Answer
Correct option: D.
Atomic state

A spectral line is a dark or bright line in an otherwise uniform and continuous spectrum, resulting from emission or absorption of light in a narrow frequency range, compared with the nearby frequencies.
Spectral lines are often used to identify atoms and molecules from their characteristic spectral lines.
The characteristics spectral is produced by exciting them into atomic state.

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MCQ 261 Mark
Which of the following series of hydrogen spectrum is in visible range?
  • A
    Lyman series
  • Balmer se
  • C
    Paaschen series
  • D
    Brackett series
Answer
Correct option: B.
Balmer se
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MCQ 271 Mark
In an electron gun the control grid is given a negative potential relative to cathode in order to:
  • A
    Decelerate electrons
  • Repel electrons and thus to control the number of electrons passing through it
  • C
    To select electrons of same velocity and to converge them along the axis
  • D
    To decrease the kinetic energy of electrons
Answer
Correct option: B.
Repel electrons and thus to control the number of electrons passing through it

You must know the working of an electron gun.
In an electron gun the control grid is given a negative potential relative to cathode in order to repel electrons and thus to control the number of electrons passing through it.

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MCQ 281 Mark
The angular speed of the electron in the nth orbit of Bohr hydrogen atom is?
  • A
    Directly proportional to $n.$
  • B
    Inversely proportional to $n.$
  • C
    Inversely proportional to $n_2$.
  • Inversely proportional to $n_3$.
Answer
Correct option: D.
Inversely proportional to $n_3$.
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MCQ 291 Mark
For the ground state, the electron in the H-atom has an angular momentum $= h$, according to the simple Bohr model. Angular momentum is a vector and hence there will be infinitely many orbits with the vector pointing in all possible directions. In actuality, this is not true,
  • Because Bohr model gives incorrect values of angular momentum.
  • B
    Because only one of these would have a minimum energy.
  • C
    Angular momentum must be in the direction of spin of electron.
  • D
    Because electrons go around only in horizontal orbits.
Answer
Correct option: A.
Because Bohr model gives incorrect values of angular momentum.
Using simple Bohr model, we get the only magnitude of the angular momentum of revolving electrons. But, angular momentum is vector quantity, so, statement $(a)$ is not correct.
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MCQ 301 Mark
In which of the following systems will the wavelength corresponding to $n = 2$ to $n = 1$ be minimum?
  • A
    Hydrogen atom.
  • B
    Deuterium atom.
  • C
    Singly ionized helium.
  • Doubly ionized lithium.
Answer
Correct option: D.
Doubly ionized lithium.

The wavelength corresponding the transition from $n_2$ to $n_1$ is given by,
$\frac{1}{\lambda}=\text{RZ}^2\Big(\frac{1}{\text{n}^2_1}-\frac{1}{\text{n}^2_2}\Big)$
Here,
$R =$ Rydberg constant.
$Z =$ Atomic number of the ion.
From the given formula, it can be observed that the wavelength is inversely proportional to the square of the atomic number.
Therefore, the wavelength corresponding to $n = 2$ to $n = 1$ will be minimum in doubly ionized lithium ion because for lithium, $Z = 3.$

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MCQ 311 Mark
When electron changes its orbit from outer to inner energy is:
  • A
    Absorbed
  • Released
  • C
    No change
  • D
    Remains constant
Answer
Correct option: B.
Released
Released When electron emits energy it becomes stable and jump from higher energy level $($outer shell$)$ to lower energy level $($inner shell$).$
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MCQ 321 Mark
Which of the following is found in the $UV$ region of the spectrum?
  • A
    Pfund series
  • B
    Brackett series
  • Lyman series
  • D
    Paschen series
Answer
Correct option: C.
Lyman series

The transitions that end at the ground level, where the principal quantum number is one, are called the Lyman series.
Here, the energies that are released are so large, and therefore, these spectral lines appear in the ultraviolet region of the spectrum.

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MCQ 331 Mark
Rutherford’s atomic model was unstable because:
  • A
    Nuclei will break down.
  • Electrons do not remain in orbit.
  • C
    Orbiting electrons radiate energy.
  • D
    Electrons are repelled by the nucleus.
Answer
Correct option: B.
Electrons do not remain in orbit.
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MCQ 341 Mark
the anode is kept at positive potential with respect to the cathode:
  • Themions are get attracted towards the anode and accelerate towards the anode
  • B
    Themions are get deviated towards the anode and accelerate towards the anode
  • C
    Themions get attracted towards the cathode and accelerate towards the cathode
  • D
    None of these
Answer
Correct option: A.
Themions are get attracted towards the anode and accelerate towards the anode
The themions are get attracted towards the anode and accelerate towards the anode due to the potential difference between anode and cathode.
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MCQ 351 Mark
Smallest particle in a chemical element or compound that has the chemical properties of that element or compound is:
  • A
    Atom
  • Molecule
  • C
    Mixture
  • D
    Element
Answer
Correct option: B.
Molecule

A molecule is it smallest particle in a chemical element or compound.
They are made up of atomic that are held by chemical bonds.

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MCQ 361 Mark
According to the Rutherford’s atomic model, the electrons inside the atom are:
  • A
    Stationary.
  • Not stationary.
  • C
    Centralized.
  • D
    None of these.
Answer
Correct option: B.
Not stationary.
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MCQ 371 Mark
The transition from the state $n = 4$ to $n = 3$ in a hydrogen like atom results in ultraviolet radiation. Infrared radiation will be obtained in the transition from:
  • A
    $2 \rightarrow 1.$
  • B
    $3 \rightarrow 2.$
  • C
    $4 \rightarrow 2.$
  • $5 \rightarrow 4.$
Answer
Correct option: D.
$5 \rightarrow 4.$
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MCQ 381 Mark
In a laser tube, all the photons:
  • A
    Have same wavelength.
  • B
    Have same energy.
  • C
    Move in same direction.
  • Move with same speed.
Answer
Correct option: D.
Move with same speed.

All the photons emitted in the laser move with the speed equal to the speed of light $(c = 3 \times 10^8m/s)$. Ideally, the light wave through the laser must be coherent, but in practical laser tubes, there is some deviation from the ideal result. Thus, the photons emitted by the laser have little variations in their wavelengths and energies as well as the directions, but the velocity of all the photons remains same.

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MCQ 391 Mark
When is hydrogen stable?
  • A
    When the electron jumps to higher energy levels.
  • B
    When an electric field is introduced.
  • C
    When a magnetic field is introduced.
  • When the electron is at its ground state.
Answer
Correct option: D.
When the electron is at its ground state.

The hydrogen atom is stable when the electron rests at the ground level of energy, i.e. when the principal quantum number, $n = 1. '$
In other words, when the electron is revolving in the first orbit around the nucleus, the hydrogen atom is stable.

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MCQ 401 Mark
The concept of stationary orbits was proposed by:
  • A
    $J. J.$ Thomson
  • B
    Rutherford
  • Neil Bohr
  • D
    LNewton
Answer
Correct option: C.
Neil Bohr

Neil Bohr proposed the concept of stationary orbits in $1913$, which is now called the Bohr model of atom. The electron can only orbit stably, without radiating, in certain orbits at a certain discretesct of distance from the nucleus.

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MCQ 411 Mark
Let $A_n$ be the area enclosed by the $n^{th}$ orbit in a hydrogen atom. The graph of ln $\Big(\frac{\text{A}_\text{n}}{\text{A}_1}\Big)$ against in(n):
  • A
    Will pass through the origin.
  • B
    Will be a straight line with slope 4.
  • A and B both
  • D
    Will be a circle.
Answer
Correct option: C.
A and B both
Explanation:
$\text{r}_\text{n}=\text{n}^2\text{a}_0$
Area of the nth orbit is given by,
$\text{A}_\text{n}=\pi\text{r}^2_\text{n}=\pi\text{n}^4\text{a}^2_0$
$\text{A}_1=\pi\text{a}^{2}_0$
$\text{ln}\Big(\frac{\text{A}_\text{n}}{\text{A}_1}\Big)=\text{ln}\Big(\frac{\pi\text{n}^4\text{a}_0^2}{\pi\text{a}^2_0}\Big)$
$\text{ln}\Big(\frac{\text{A}_\text{n}}{\text{A}_1}\Big)=4\text{ln n}\ ...(\text{i})$
From the above expression, the graph of in $\Big(\frac{\text{A}_\text{n}}{\text{A}_1}\Big)$ against ln(n) will be a straight line passing through the origin and having slope 4.
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MCQ 421 Mark
For a given value of $n$, the number of electrons in an orbit is?
  • A
    $n.$
  • B
    $n_2$.
  • $2n_2$.
  • D
    $2n.$
Answer
Correct option: C.
$2n_2$.
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MCQ 431 Mark
A modified discharge tube is used as a $.......$:
  • A
    Cathode ray oscilloscope
  • B
    Fluorescent tube
  • C
    $X-$ray tube
  • All the above
Answer
Correct option: D.
All the above

A discharge tube is a tube containing charged electrodes and filled with a gas in which ionization is induced by an electric filed. $X-$ray tube, fluroscent tube and cathode rays oscilloscope can be used as a modified discharge tube in which these tubes contain charged electrodes and filled with a gas.

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MCQ 441 Mark
Which of the following products in a hydrogen atom are independent of the principal quantum number n? The symbols have their usual meanings.
  • A
    vn.
  • B
    Er.
  • A and B both
  • D
    vr.
Answer
Correct option: C.
A and B both
Explanation:
Relations for energy, radius of the orbit and its velocity are given by,
$\text{E}=-\frac{\text{mZ}^2e^4}{8\in_0^2\text{h}^2\text{n}^2}$
$\text{r}=\frac{\in_0\text{h}^2\text{n}^2}{\pi\text{mZe}^2}$
$\text{v}=\frac{\text{Ze}^2}{2\in_0\text{hn}}$
Where,
Z: The atomic number of hydrogen like atom.
e: Electric charge.
h: Plank constant.
m: Mass of electron.
n: Principal quantam number of the electron.
$\in_0:$ Permittivity of vacuum
From these relations, we can see that the products independent of n are vn, Er.
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MCQ 451 Mark
The particle that possesses half integral spin is:
  • A
    Photon
  • B
    Pion
  • Proton
  • D
    $K-$meson
Answer
Correct option: C.
Proton

The proton, neutron, and electron possess half$-$integer spin states

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MCQ 461 Mark
How will you relate velocity of cathode rays to $c$, if $‘c'$ denotes the velocity of light?
  • A
    Equal to $c$
  • B
    Greater than $c$
  • Less than $c$
  • D
    Either greater or less than $c$
Answer
Correct option: C.
Less than $c$
Nothing can be faster or equal to the speed of light $($according to the theory of relativity$).$
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MCQ 471 Mark
Out of the following which one is not a possible energy for a photon to be emitted by hydrogen atom according to Bohr’s atomic model?
  • A
    $1.9\ eV.$
  • $11.1\ eV.$
  • C
    $13.6\ eV.$
  • D
    $0.65\ eV.$
Answer
Correct option: B.
$11.1\ eV.$
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MCQ 481 Mark
Gases exert pressure on the walls of the container, because the gas molecules:
  • A
    Have finite volume
  • B
    Obey Boyle's law
  • Possess momentum
  • D
    Collide with one another
Answer
Correct option: C.
Possess momentum

Gases exert pressure on the walls of the container, because the gas molecules possess momentum.

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MCQ 491 Mark
In the Geiger-Marsden experiment, the force that scatters particles is:
  • A
    Nuclear force
  • Coulomb force
  • C
    Both $A$ and $B$
  • D
    Gravitational force
Answer
Correct option: B.
Coulomb force

Coulomb force is responsible for scattering of particles. When the alpha particles $($positive in charge$)$ get closer to the nucleus, which is positive in charge, they get repelled through various angles.

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MCQ 501 Mark
The simple Bohr model cannot be directly applied to calculate the energy levels of an atom with many electrons. This is because:
  • Of the electrons not being subject to a central force.
  • B
    Of the electrons colliding with each other.
  • C
    Of screening effects.
  • D
    The force between the nucleus and an electron will no longer be given by Coulomb’s law.
Answer
Correct option: A.
Of the electrons not being subject to a central force.

The electrostatic force of attraction between electron and nucleus is a central force which provides necessary centripetal force for the circular motion of the electron.
The simple Bohr model cannot be directly applied to calculate the energy levels of an atom with many electrons. This is because of the electrons not being subject to a central force.

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MCQ 511 Mark
A photon will have less energy, if its:
  • A
    Amplitude is higher
  • B
    Frequency is higher
  • Wavelength is longer
  • D
    Wavelength is shorter
Answer
Correct option: C.
Wavelength is longer

Energy of photon $=\frac{\text{hc}}{\gamma}$
Hence, a photon with longer wavelenght will carry less energy.

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MCQ 521 Mark
Who discovered the first spectral series?
  • A
    Lyman
  • Balmer
  • C
    Paschen
  • D
    Pfund
Answer
Correct option: B.
Balmer
Balmer discovered the first spectral series.
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MCQ 531 Mark
According to Bohr’s theory of $H$ atom, an electron can revolve around a proton indefinitely, if its path is:
  • A
    A perfect circle of any radius.
  • A circle of an allowed radius.
  • C
    A circle of constantly decreasing radius.
  • D
    An ellipse with fixed focus.
Answer
Correct option: B.
A circle of an allowed radius.
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MCQ 541 Mark
If an element $X$ has mass number and number of proton $8$ then identify element $X :$
  • A
    $C$
  • B
    $N$
  • $O$
  • D
    Ar
Answer
Correct option: C.
$O$

Atomic No $=$ no of proton $= 8$
Oxygen has atomic number $8$. So, element $X$

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MCQ 551 Mark
Who gave the Quantum model of hydrogen atom?
  • A
    $S.N.$ Bose
  • Niels Bohr
  • C
    James clerk Maxwell
  • D
    $R. A.$ Millikan
Answer
Correct option: B.
Niels Bohr

Niels Bohr introduced the atomic Hydrogen model in $1913.$
Neils Bohr developed the Bohr model of the atom, in which he proposed that energy levels of electrons are discrete and that the electrons revolve in stable orbits around the atomic nucleus but can jump from one energy level $($or orbit$)$ to another.

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MCQ 561 Mark
$(A)$ Line spectra is due to atoms in gaseous state:
$(B)$ Band spectra is due to molecules:
  • A
    Both $A$ and $B$ are false
  • B
    $A$ is true but $B$ is false
  • C
    $A$ is false but $B$ is true
  • Both $A$ and $B$ are true.
Answer
Correct option: D.
Both $A$ and $B$ are true.

The light emitted by one kind of atoms generally have widely separated wavelength components. When such a light is dispersed, we get certain sharp bright lines on a dark background. Such a spectrum is called line emission spectrum.The wavelength emitted by the molecules are grouped, each group being well separated from the other. The wavelengths in a group are close to one another and appear as continuous.The spectrum looks like separate bands of varying colors. Such a spectrum is called a band emission spectrum.So, line spectra are due to atoms in a gaseous state and band spectra are due to molecules.

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MCQ 571 Mark
The electrons of Rutherford’s model would be expected to lose energy because, they:
  • A
    Move randomly.
  • B
    Jump on nucleus.
  • Radiate electromagnetic waves.
  • D
    Escape from the atom.
Answer
Correct option: C.
Radiate electromagnetic waves.
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MCQ 581 Mark
The simple Bohr modle is not applicable to He$^4$ atom because:
  • A
    He$^4$ is an inert gas.
  • B
    Electrons are not subject to central forces.
  • C
    He$^4$  has one more electron.
  • B and C both
Answer
Correct option: D.
B and C both
Solution:
Bohr model applies only to a Hydrogen-like atom (or atom having one electron). 2He$^4$ atom has two electrons. Also, these electrons are not subject to central forces.
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MCQ 591 Mark
Anti$-$particle of proton is:
  • A
    Electron
  • Antiproton
  • C
    Positron
  • D
    Neutron
Answer
Correct option: B.
Antiproton

antiparticle of proton is antiproton.

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MCQ 601 Mark
The element which was observed in solar spectrum is:
  • Helium
  • B
    Xenon
  • C
    Neon
  • D
    Argon
Answer
Correct option: A.
Helium

Pierre Janssen discovered the gaseous nature of the solar chromosphere and with some justification the element helium.

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MCQ 611 Mark
In Geiger$-$Marsden scattering experiment, the trajectory traced by an a$-$particle depends on:
  • A
    Number of collision
  • B
    Number of scattered a$-$particles
  • Impact parameter
  • D
    None of these
Answer
Correct option: C.
Impact parameter
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MCQ 621 Mark
The angular momentum of electrons in an atom produces:
  • Magnetic moment.
  • B
    $\text{ZEEMAN}$ effect.
  • C
    Light.
  • D
    Nuclear fission.
Answer
Correct option: A.
Magnetic moment.
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MCQ 631 Mark
Two electrons in an atom are moving in orbit of radii $R$ and $9R$ respectively. The ratio of their frequencies will be:
  • A
    $1 : 8$
  • B
    $8 : 1$
  • C
    $1 : 27$
  • $27 : 1$
Answer
Correct option: D.
$27 : 1$

Radius is directly proportional to square of $n.$
Therefore, ratio of principal quantum number is $1 : 3.$
Hence, ratio of frequencies is $27 : 1.$

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MCQ 641 Mark
Three photons coming from excited atomic-hydrogen sample are picked up. Their energies are $12.1\ eV, 10.2\  eV$ and $1.9\ eV$. These photons must come from:
  • A
    A single atom.
  • B
    Two atoms.
  • C
    Three atoms.
  • Either two atoms or three atoms.
Answer
Correct option: D.
Either two atoms or three atoms.

The energies of the photons emitted can be expressed as follows,

Energy of photon
Transition
$12.1\ eV$ $n = 3$ to $n = 1$
$10.2\ eV$ $n = 2$ to$ n = 1$
$1.9\ eV$ $n = 3$ to $n = 2$
A hydrogen atom consists of only one electron. An electron can have transitions, like from $n = 3$ to $n = 2$ or from $n = 2$ to $n = 1,$ at a time.
So, it can be concluded that the photons are emitted either from three atoms $($when all the three transitions of electrons are in different atoms$)$ or from two atoms $($when an atom has $n = 3$ to $n = 2$ and then $n = 2$ to $n = 1$ electronic transition and the other has $n = 3$ to $n = 1$ electronic transition$).$
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MCQ 651 Mark
An element $X$ has number of protons $= 4.$ What will be its mass number if it has $3$ neutrons?
  • A
    $4$
  • B
    $3$
  • $7$
  • D
    $5$
Answer
Correct option: C.
$7$

Mass number of any element is equal to sum of number of neutron and number of proton.

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MCQ 661 Mark
How did de $–$ Broglie modify Bohr’s postulate?
  • A
    De $–$ Broglie suggested to not take angular momentum into consideration.
  • B
    De $–$ Broglie suggested introducing an electric field near the atom.
  • De $–$ Broglie suggested that electrons behaved like a wave.
  • D
    De $–$ Broglie did not modify Bohr’s second postulate.
Answer
Correct option: C.
De $–$ Broglie suggested that electrons behaved like a wave.

de $–$ Broglie hypothesis did modify Bohr’s second postulate.
This postulate of Bohr regarding the quantization of the angular momentum of an electron was further explained by Louis de Broglie.
According to de $–$ Broglie, a moving electron in its circular orbit behaves like a particle$-$wave.

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MCQ 671 Mark
The angular momentum of the electron in hydrogen atom in the ground state is:
  • A
    $2\text{h}$
  • B
    $\frac{\text{h}}{2}$
  • $\frac{\text{h}}{2\pi}$
  • D
    $\frac{\text{h}}{4\pi}$
Answer
Correct option: C.
$\frac{\text{h}}{2\pi}$
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MCQ 681 Mark
Suppose potential energy between electron and proton at separation r is given by $U = K$ ln $(r)$, where $K$ is a constant. For such a hypothetical hydrogen atom, the ratio of energy difference between energy levels $(n = 1$ and $n = 2)$ and $(n = 2$ and $n = 4)$ is?
  • $1.$
  • B
    $2.$
  • C
    $3.$
  • D
    $4.$
Answer
Correct option: A.
$1.$
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MCQ 691 Mark
In which of the following series, does the $121.5\ nm$ line of the spectrum of the hydrogen atom lie?
  • Lyman series.
  • B
    Balmer series.
  • C
    Paschen series.
  • D
    Brackett series.
Answer
Correct option: A.
Lyman series.
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MCQ 701 Mark
Bohr’s atom model is the modification of Rutherford’s atom model by the application of:
  • A
    Newton's theory.
  • B
    Huygen’s theory.
  • C
    Maxwell’s theory.
  • Planck’s quantum theory.
Answer
Correct option: D.
Planck’s quantum theory.
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MCQ 711 Mark
According to Bohr’s model of hydrogen atom:
  • A
    The linear velocity of the electron is quantised.
  • B
    The angular velocity of the electron is quantised.
  • C
    The linear momentum of the electron is quantised.
  • The angular momentum of the electron is quantised.
Answer
Correct option: D.
The angular momentum of the electron is quantised.
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MCQ 721 Mark
Light from a tungsten filament lamp gives:
  • A
    Absorption spectrum
  • Emission spectrum
  • C
    Atomic spectrum
  • D
    Discontinuous spectrum
Answer
Correct option: B.
Emission spectrum

Light from a tungsten filament lamp has an emission spectrum which is continuous in nature.

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MCQ 731 Mark
The name atom belongs to which language?
  • A
    Latin
  • B
    English
  • C
    French
  • Greek
Answer
Correct option: D.
Greek

The word atom is derived from Greek word, 'atomos'. In Greek, the prefix $"a"$ means "not" and the word "tomos" means cut. Our word atom therefore comes from atomos, a Greek word meaning uncuttable.

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MCQ 741 Mark
In which of the following systems will the radius of the first orbit $(n = 1)$ be minimum?
  • A
    Hydrogen atom.
  • B
    Deuterium atom.
  • C
    Singly ionized helium.
  • Doubly ionized lithium.
Answer
Correct option: D.
Doubly ionized lithium.

For a hydrogen-like ion with $Z$ protons in the nucleus, the radius of the nth state is given by,
$\text{r}_\text{n}=\frac{\text{n}^2\text{a}_0}{\text{Z}}$
Here,
$a_0 = 0.53\ pm$
For lithium, $Z = 3$ Therefore, the radius of the first orbit for doubly ionised lithium will be minimum.

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MCQ 751 Mark
The energy of characteristic $X-$ray is a consequence of which of the following?
  • A
    The energy of the projectile electron
  • B
    The thermal energy of the target
  • Transition in target atoms
  • D
    Temperature
Answer
Correct option: C.
Transition in target atoms

The energy of characteristic $X-$ray is a consequence of transition in target atoms.
They cause emission or absorption of electromagnetic radiation.
The other options are not responsible for the energy of characteristic $X-$rays.

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MCQ 761 Mark
How can the brightness of the pattern on the screen or cathode ray tube be changed?
  • By changing the negative potential on grid.
  • B
    By changing the positive potential on grid.
  • C
    We can't increase the brightness
  • D
    None of the above
Answer
Correct option: A.
By changing the negative potential on grid.

By changing the negative potential of the grid, we can control the number of electrons per unit time or the current in the cathode ray tube which changes the brightness.

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MCQ 771 Mark
Rutherford performed his alpha scattering experiment using:
  • A
    Silver
  • Gold
  • C
    Mercury
  • D
    Diamond
Answer
Correct option: B.
Gold

 Rutherford performed his alpha particle experiment using a thin gold foil, so that only one atom remain along the thickness of foil.

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MCQ 781 Mark
The Rutherford $\alpha -$particle experiment shows that most of the $\alpha -$particles pass through almost unscattered while some are scattered through large angles. What information does it give about the structure of the atom?
  • A
    Atom is hollow.
  • B
    The whole mass of the atom is concentrated in a small centre called nucleus.
  • C
    Nucleus is positively charged.
  • All of the above.
Answer
Correct option: D.
All of the above.
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MCQ 791 Mark
In a vacuum diode, the space around the cathode which is filled with electrons, is called $.......$
  • Space charge
  • B
    Electric field
  • C
    Magnetic field
  • D
    Electron cloud
Answer
Correct option: A.
Space charge

The large number of free electrons emitted from the cathode is builds up at one place near the cathode and forms a cloud of free electrons. Thus cloud of free electrons near the cathode is called space charge. Due to this space charge, the further emitted electrons come back to the cathode hence no virtual emission takes place hence no current flows in the circuit.

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MCQ 801 Mark
The ratio of the energies of the hydrogen atom in its first to second excited states is:
  • A
    $\frac{1}{4}$
  • B
    $\frac{4}{9}$
  • $\frac{9}{4}$
  • D
    4
Answer
Correct option: C.
$\frac{9}{4}$
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MCQ 811 Mark
The number of neutrons in an atom of ${90^{Th}}^{230}$ is:
  • A
    $90$
  • $140$
  • C
    $230$
  • D
    $320$
Answer
Correct option: B.
$140$
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MCQ 821 Mark
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.
  • A and B both
  • D
    Predicts continuous as well as discrete spectral lines.
Answer
Correct option: C.
A and B both
​​​​​​​Solution:
Bohr proposed a-model for hydrogen atom which is also applicable for some lighter atoms in which a single electron revolves around a stationary nucleus of positive charge Ze (called hydrogen like atom, e.g., $\mathrm{H}, \mathrm{He}^{+}, \mathrm{Li}^{+2}, \mathrm{Na}^{+1}$ etc). It is not applicable to hydrogen in the molecular form and also, it will not be applicable as it is for a He-atom.
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MCQ 831 Mark
Name a device which is commonly used to convert an electric signal into a visual signal:
  • A
    Polariser
  • B
    $\text{RMS}$ converter
  • Cathode ray tube
  • D
    None of the above
Answer
Correct option: C.
Cathode ray tube

Cathode ray tube is commonly used to convert an electrical signal into a visual signal. A cathode ray tube is a vacuum tube consisted of electron gun and a phosphorescent screen and is used to display images. It accelerates and deflects electron beam to create images.

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MCQ 841 Mark
What is the valence electron in alkali metal?
  • A
    $F-$electron
  • B
    $P-$electron
  • $S-$electron
  • D
    $D-$electron
Answer
Correct option: C.
$S-$electron

The valence electron in an alkali metal is an s-electron.
Generally, they make up Group $1$ of the periodic table.
The different examples that come under this category are lithium, potassium, and francium.

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MCQ 851 Mark
Which of the following does not fit into a group:
  • Photon
  • B
    Graviton
  • C
    Proton
  • D
    Meson
Answer
Correct option: A.
Photon

Graviton, proton and meson are subatomic particles.
But photon is light energy particle.

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MCQ 861 Mark
How can the rate of emission of electrons in a cathode ray tube can be increased?
  • A
    Increasing resistance of filament
  • Increasing filament current
  • C
    Decreasing filament current
  • D
    Increasing magnetic field inside tube
Answer
Correct option: B.
Increasing filament current

Rate of emission of electrons can be increased by increasing the temperature and temperature of cathode can be increased by increasing the filament current.

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MCQ 871 Mark
The first model of atom was proposed by:
  • A
    Hans Geiger.
  • B
    Ernst Rutherford.
  • $J.J.$ Thomson.
  • D
    $\text{N.H.D}$ Bohr.
Answer
Correct option: C.
$J.J.$ Thomson.
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MCQ 881 Mark
According to kinetic theory of matter, a molecule is the smallest particle of a substance and it possesses :
  • All the properties of the substance
  • B
    Some of the properties of the substance
  • C
    None of the properties of the substance
  • D
    Both a and b are true
Answer
Correct option: A.
All the properties of the substance

A molecule is defined as the smallest particle which possesses all the properties of the substance.

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MCQ 891 Mark
What is the order of the radius of an electron orbit in a hydrogen atom?
  • A
    $ 10^{-8} \mathrm{~m} $
  • B
    $ 10^{-9} \mathrm{~m} $
  • $ 10^{-11} \mathrm{~m} $
  • D
    $ 10^{-13} \mathrm{~m} $
Answer
Correct option: C.
$ 10^{-11} \mathrm{~m} $

The radius of an electron orbit in a hydrogen atom is of the order of $ 10^{-11} \mathrm{~m} $.
It is equal to the most probable distance between the nucleus and the electron in a hydrogen atom in its ground state.

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MCQ 901 Mark
Ionization energy of a hydrogen$-$like ion A is greater than that of another hydrogen-like ion B. Let $r, u, E$ and $L$ represent the radius of the orbit, speed of the electron, energy of the atom and orbital angular momentum of the electron respectively. In ground state:
  • A
    $\mathrm{r}_{\mathrm{A}}>\mathrm{r}_{\mathrm{B}}$
  • $\mathrm{u}_{\mathrm{A}}>\mathrm{u}_{\mathrm{B}}$
  • C
    $\mathrm{E}_{\mathrm{A}}>\mathrm{E}_{\mathrm{B}}$
  • D
    $\mathrm{L}_{\mathrm{A}}>\mathrm{L}_{\mathrm{B}}$
Answer
Correct option: B.
$\mathrm{u}_{\mathrm{A}}>\mathrm{u}_{\mathrm{B}}$

The ionisation energy of a hydrogen like ion of atomic number $Z$ is given by,
$\text{V}=(13.6\text{eV})\times\text{Z}^2$
Thus, the atomic number of ion $A$ is greater than that of B$(Z_A > Z_B)$.
The radius of the orbit is inversely proportional to the atomic number of the ion.
$\therefore\ \text{r}_\text{A}>\text{r}_\text{B}$
The speed of electron is directly proportional to the atomic number.
Therefore, the speed of the electron in the orbit of $A$ will be more than that in $B.$
Thus, $u_A > u_B$ is correct.
The total energy of the atom is given by,
$\text{E}=-\frac{\text{mZ}^2\text{e}^2}{8\in_0\text{h}^2\text{n}^2}$
As the energy is directly proportional to $Z^2$, the energy of $A$ will be less than that of $B,$ i.e. $E_A < E_B$.
The orbital angular momentum of the electron is independent of the atomic number. Therefore, the relation $L_A > L_B$ is invalid.

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MCQ 911 Mark
Which of the following series in the spectrum of hydrogen atom lies in the visible region of the electromagnetic spectrum?
  • A
    Paschen series.
  • Balmer series.
  • C
    Lyman series.
  • D
    Brackett series.
Answer
Correct option: B.
Balmer series.
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MCQ 921 Mark
The ratio of kinetic energy to the total energy of an electron in a Bohr orbit of the hydrogen atom is:
  • A
    $1 : 1$
  • $1 : -1$
  • C
    $2 : -1$
  • D
    $1 : -2$
Answer
Correct option: B.
$1 : -1$
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MCQ 931 Mark
The target used in a Coolidge tube for the production of $X-$rays is made up of $.......$.
  • A
    Manganese
  • Molybdenum
  • C
    Uranium
  • D
    Radium
Answer
Correct option: B.
Molybdenum

Molybdenum is used as a target in Coolidge tube for product.
$X-$ ray tube is an energy converter and it’s a device made of cathode and anode.
An electrical current flows through the tube from cathode to anode, when electron undergoes a energy loss, which results in generation of $x -$rays.
Anode is a component in which $x-$rays are produced. It has $2$ primary functions. To convert electricity to $x-$ray
To dissipate heat in the process
For this, material such as molybdenum and tungsten are used with high atomic number which has good heat storage capacity and low rate of evaporation.

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MCQ 941 Mark
The band spectra $($characteristic of molecular species$)$ is due to emission of radiation:
  • Gaseous state
  • B
    Liquid state
  • C
    Solid state
  • D
    All of three states
Answer
Correct option: A.
Gaseous state

Solids and liquids give continuous and line spectra. Only gases are known to give band spectra.

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MCQ 951 Mark
The ionization energy of hydrogen atom is $13.6\ eV$. Following Bohr’s theory, the energy corresponding to a transition between $3^{rd}$ and $4^{th}$ orbit is:
  • A
    $3.40\ eV.$
  • B
    $1.51\ eV.$
  • C
    $0.85\ eV.$
  • $0.66\ eV.$
Answer
Correct option: D.
$0.66\ eV.$
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MCQ 961 Mark
In which of the following transitions will the wavelength be minimum?
  • A
    $n = 5$ to $n = 4$
  • B
    $n = 4$ to $n = 3$
  • C
    $n = 3$ to $n = 2$
  • $n = 2$ to $n = 1$
Answer
Correct option: D.
$n = 2$ to $n = 1$

For the transition in the hydrogen-like atom, the wavelength of the emitted radiation is calculated by,
$\frac{1}{\lambda}=\text{RZ}^2\Big(\frac{1}{\text{n}_1}-\frac{1}{\text{n}_2}\Big)$
Here, $R$ is the Rydberg constant.
For the transition from $n = 5$ to $n = 4$, the wavelength is given by,
$\frac{1}{\lambda}=\text{RZ}^2\Big(\frac{1}{4^2}-\frac{1}{5^2}\Big)$
$\lambda=\frac{400}{9\text{RZ}^2}$
For the transition from $n = 4$ to $n = 3$, the wavelength is given by,
$\frac{1}{\lambda}=\text{RZ}^2\Big(\frac{1}{3^2}-\frac{1}{4^2}\Big)$
$\lambda=\frac{144}{7\text{RZ}^2}$
For the transition from $n = 3$ to $n = 2$, the wavelength is given by,
$\frac{1}{\lambda}=\text{RZ}^2\Big(\frac{1}{2^2}-\frac{1}{3^2}\Big)$
$\lambda=\frac{36}{5\text{RZ}^2}$
For the transition form $n = 2$ to $n = 1$, the wavelength is given by,
$\frac{1}{\lambda}=\text{RZ}^2\Big(\frac{1}{1^2}-\frac{1}{2^2}\Big)$
$\lambda=\frac{2}{\text{RZ}^2}$
From the above calculations, it can be observed that the wavelength of the radiation emitted for the transition from $n = 2$ to $n = 1$ will be minimum.

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MCQ 971 Mark
When an electron jumps from the fourth orbit to the second orbit, one gets the:
  • A
    Second line of Paschen series.
  • Second line of Balmer series.
  • C
    First line of Pfund series.
  • D
    Second line of Lyman series.
Answer
Correct option: B.
Second line of Balmer series.
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MCQ 981 Mark
In a cathode ray tube, what is the effect on the beam of particles if it passes through the electric field?
  • A
    The beam will get deflected towards the cathode
  • B
    The beam will get deflected towards the anode
  • The beam will go undeflected.
  • D
    None of the above
Answer
Correct option: C.
The beam will go undeflected.

Beam deflects towards Positive Potential

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MCQ 991 Mark
The angular momentum of the $\alpha −$particles which are scattered through large angles by the heavier nuclei, is conserved because:
  • A
    Of the nature of repulsive forces
  • B
    The kinetic energy is conserved
  • C
    The potential energy is conserved
  • There is no external torque
Answer
Correct option: D.
There is no external torque
The angular momentum of $\alpha$ particles is conserved because there is no external torque.
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MCQ 1001 Mark
Why was Rutherford’s atomic model unstable?
  • Electrons do not remain in orbit.
  • B
    Nuclei will break down.
  • C
    The nucleus repels electrons.
  • D
    Orbiting electrons radiate energy.
Answer
Correct option: A.
Electrons do not remain in orbit.

Rutherford’s atomic model was unstable because electrons do not remain in orbit.

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MCQ 1011 Mark
'Electrons revolve round the nucleus in well$-$defined orbits, like planets revolve round the sun' was the brainchild of:
  • A
    Arnold Sommerfeld
  • B
    Max Born
  • C
    Ernest Rutherford
  • Niels Bohr
Answer
Correct option: D.
Niels Bohr

Electron revolves around the nucleus in walldefined.
orbits, like planets revolve around the sun was the brainchild of Niels Bohr.

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MCQ 1021 Mark
Find the true statement.
  • A
    An electron will not lose energy when jumping from the $1^{\text {st }}$ orbit to the $3^{\text {rd }}$ orbit.
  • B
    An electron will not give energy when jumping from the $1^{\text {st }}$ orbit to the $3^{\text {rd }}$ orbit.
  • C
    An electron will release energy when jumping from the $1^{\text {st }}$ orbit to the $3^{\text {rd }}$orbit.
  • An electron will absorb energy when jumping from the $1^{\text {st }}$ orbit to the $3^{\text {rd }}$ orbit.
Answer
Correct option: D.
An electron will absorb energy when jumping from the $1^{\text {st }}$ orbit to the $3^{\text {rd }}$ orbit.
An electron will absorb energy when jumping from the $1^{\text {st }}$ orbit to the $3^{\text {rd }}$ orbit.
Only by absorbing energy, an electron will be able to jump from the first orbit to the third orbit in the atomic spectrum.
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MCQ 1031 Mark
When the particle and its anti$-$particle unite, the result is:
  • A
    A heavier particle
  • B
    Two or more smaller particles
  • Photons
  • D
    Partly matter and partly photons
Answer
Correct option: C.
Photons
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MCQ 1041 Mark
What is the purpose of filament in electron gun inside a cathode ray tube?
  • To support the cathode
  • B
    To protect the cathode
  • C
    To cool the cathode
  • D
    To heat the cathode
Answer
Correct option: A.
To support the cathode

When current passes through the filament it gets heated.
The heated filament transfers it's heat to the cathode plate.

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MCQ 1061 Mark
An element has number of proton $= 7.$ Then what will be its atomic number?
  • A
    $9$
  • $7$
  • C
    $16$
  • D
    $2$
Answer
Correct option: B.
$7$

Atomic number of any element is equal to number of proton or number of electron
Atomic Number $=$ no. of proton $=$ no of electron.

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MCQ 1071 Mark
The radius of the shortest orbit in a one$-$electron system is $18\ pm$. It may be
  • A
    Hydrogen.
  • B
    Deuterium.
  • C
    $\mathrm{He}^{+}$
  • $\mathrm{Li}^{++}$
Answer
Correct option: D.
$\mathrm{Li}^{++}$

The radius of the $\mathrm{n}^{\text {th }}$ orbit in one electron system is given by,
$\mathrm{r}_{\mathrm{n}}=\frac{\mathrm{n}^2 \mathrm{a}_0}{\mathrm{z}}$
Here, $a_0=53 \mathrm{pm}$
For the shortest orbit, $\mathrm{n}=1$
For hydrogen, $Z=1$
$\therefore$ Radius of the first state of hydrogen atom $=53 \mathrm{pm}$
For deuterium, $Z=1$
$\therefore$ Radius of the first state of deuterium atom $=53 \mathrm{pm}$
For $\mathrm{He}^{+}, \mathrm{Z}=2$
$\therefore$ Radius of $\mathrm{He}^{+}$atom $=\frac{53}{2} \mathrm{pm}=26.5 \mathrm{pm}$
For $\mathrm{Li}^{++}, \mathrm{Z}=3$
$\therefore$ Radius of $\mathrm{Li}^{++}$atom $=\frac{53}{3} \mathrm{pm}=17.66 \approx 18 \mathrm{pm}$
The given one$-$electron system having radius of the shortest orbit to be $18\ pm$ may be $\mathrm{Li}^{++}$

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MCQ 1081 Mark
The first spectral series was disscovered by:
  • Balmer.
  • B
    Lyman.
  • C
    Paschen.
  • D
    Pfund.
Answer
Correct option: A.
Balmer.
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MCQ 1091 Mark
Energy required for the electron excitation in $Li++$ from the first to the third Bohr orbit is:
  • A
    $36.3\ eV.$
  • $108.8\ eV.$
  • C
    $122.4\ eV.$
  • D
    $12.1\ eV.$
Answer
Correct option: B.
$108.8\ eV.$
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MCQ 1101 Mark
What is the correct order in which the listed atomic models were advanced and accepted, earliest first?
  • A
    Planetary, Bohr, plum pudding
  • B
    Plum pudding, Bohr, planetary
  • C
    Plum pudding, planetary, Bohr
  • Planetary, plum pudding, Bohr
Answer
Correct option: D.
Planetary, plum pudding, Bohr

$J.J$. Thomson proposed plum pudding model in $1904$. Ernest Rutherford introduced the planetary model of an atom in $1911$ which was modified by Neils Bohr in $1913$ as Bohr model of an atom.
Order in which the atomic models were advanced: Plum pudding, planetary, Bohr.

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MCQ 1111 Mark
According to classical theory, the path of an electron in Rutherford atomic model is:
  • Spiral.
  • B
    Circular.
  • C
    Parabolic.
  • D
    Straight line.
Answer
Correct option: A.
Spiral.
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MCQ 1121 Mark
Corpuscles are the tiny particles of:
  • Light
  • B
    Sound
  • C
    Waves
  • D
    Radiation
Answer
Correct option: A.
Light

According to the Corpuscles theory, corpuscles are the tiny particles of light.

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MCQ 1131 Mark
In a cathode ray oscillograph, the focusing of beam on the screen is achieved by:
  • A
    Convex lens
  • B
    Magnetic field
  • Electric potential
  • D
    All of these
Answer
Correct option: C.
Electric potential

In the oscilloscope, the signal to be studied is first amplified and then applied to the vertical plate to deflect the beam vertically and at the same time, a voltage that increases linearly with time is applied to the horizontal plate thus causing the beam to be deflected horizontally. The signal applied to the vertical plate is thus displayed on the screen as a function of time.
Hence focussing of beam on screen is achieved by changing electric potential or the voltage with time across the horizontal plate.

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MCQ 1141 Mark
The largest wavelength in the ultraviolet region of the hydrogen spectrum is $122\ nm$. The smallest wavelength in the infrared region of the hydrogen spectrum $($to the nearest integer$)$ is?
  • A
    $802\ nm.$
  • $823\ nm.$
  • C
    $1882\ nm.$
  • D
    $1648\ nm.$
Answer
Correct option: B.
$823\ nm.$
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MCQ 1151 Mark
What is the purpose of anode in a Cathode ray tube?
  • To provide potential energy to electrons
  • B
    To provide kinetic energy to protons
  • C
    To provide potential energy to protons
  • D
    To provide kinetic energy to electrons
Answer
Correct option: A.
To provide potential energy to electrons

In a Cathode ray tube electrons comes out from cathode. After cathode, anode is placed, which as being $+$ ively charged, accelerates electrons and provide them kinetic energy.

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MCQ 1161 Mark
An element $X$ has mass number $10$, and number of neutrons $= 7$. Then what will be the number of proton?
  • A
    $10$
  • $3$
  • C
    $7$
  • D
    $17$
Answer
Correct option: B.
$3$
Mas number of any element is equal to sum of proton and neutrons
$\therefore A = p + n$
So, $p = A − n = 10 − 7 = 3$
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MCQ 1171 Mark
The empirical atom model was given by:
  • $J.J.$ Thomson.
  • B
    Rutherford.
  • C
    Niels Bohr.
  • D
    Sommerfeld.
Answer
Correct option: A.
$J.J.$ Thomson.
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MCQ 1181 Mark
Electron$-$volt $(eV)$ is the measure of:
  • A
    Charge
  • B
    Potential difference
  • C
    Current
  • Energy
Answer
Correct option: D.
Energy
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MCQ 1191 Mark
When hydrogen atom is in its first excited level, it’s radius is:
  • Four times, it ground state radius.
  • B
    Twice times, it ground state radius.
  • C
    Same times, it ground state radius.
  • D
    Half times, it ground state radius.
Answer
Correct option: A.
Four times, it ground state radius.
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MCQ 1201 Mark
In Bohr model of hydrogen atom, let $P.E$. represents potential energy and $T.E$. represents the total energy. In going to a higher level:
  • A
    $P. E$. decreases, $T.E$. increases.
  • B
    $P. E$. increases, $T.E$. decreases.
  • C
    $P. E$. decreases, $T.E$. decreases.
  • $P. E.$ increases, $T.E$. increases.
Answer
Correct option: D.
$P. E.$ increases, $T.E$. increases.
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MCQ 1211 Mark
Of the following properties, the photon does not process:
  • Rest mass
  • B
    Momentum
  • C
    Energy
  • D
    Frequency
Answer
Correct option: A.
Rest mass

A particle representing a quantum of light or other electromagnetic radiation.
A photon carries energy proportional to the radiation frequency but has zero rest mass.

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MCQ 1221 Mark
A substance consisting of atoms which all have the same number of protons is called a/ an:
  • Element
  • B
    Molecule
  • C
    Mixture
  • D
    Solution
Answer
Correct option: A.
Element

An element is a substance consisting of atoms which all have the same number of proton i.e. the same atomic number.

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MCQ 1231 Mark
Rydberg’s constant is:
  • A
    Same for all elements.
  • Different for different elements.
  • C
    A universal constants.
  • D
    Is different for lighter elements but same for heavier elements.
Answer
Correct option: B.
Different for different elements.
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MCQ 1241 Mark
Hydrogen atom excites energy level from fundamental state to $n = 3$. Number of spectral lines according to Bohr, is?
  • A
    $4.$
  • B
    $3.$
  • $1.$
  • D
    $2.$
Answer
Correct option: C.
$1.$
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MCQ 1251 Mark
Balmer series lies in which spectrum?
  • A
    Ultraviolet
  • Visible
  • C
    Infrared
  • D
    Partially Visible
Answer
Correct option: B.
Visible

Balmer series lies in the visible spectrum.

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MCQ 1261 Mark
When an alpha particle is emitted from a radioactive source:
  • A
    Its atomic number increases by $4$
  • Its atomic number decreases by $2$
  • C
    Its atomic number increases by $2$
  • D
    It atomic number decreases by $4$
Answer
Correct option: B.
Its atomic number decreases by $2$

When an alpha particle is emitted from a radioactive source or substance, its atomic number decreases by $2$ and its atomic mass decreases by $4$, which is same as that of helium ion.

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MCQ 1271 Mark
An element has number of electrons $= 2$. Then what will be its atomic number?.
  • A
    $1$
  • B
    $4$
  • C
    $3$
  • $2$
Answer
Correct option: D.
$2$
Atomic number of any element is equal to number of protons or number of electrons.
Atomic no $=$ no of proton $=$ no of electron.
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MCQ 1281 Mark
The Lyman transitions involve:
  • Largest changes of energy.
  • B
    Smallest changes of energy.
  • C
    Largest changes of potential energy.
  • D
    Smallest changes of potential energy.
Answer
Correct option: A.
Largest changes of energy.
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MCQ 1291 Mark
Chadwick was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in $1935$ for his discovery of:
  • A
    Electron
  • B
    Proton
  • Neutron
  • D
    None of these
Answer
Correct option: C.
Neutron
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MCQ 1301 Mark
How did de $–$ Broglie conclude the modification of Bohr’s II postulate?
  • A
    De $–$ Broglie concluded that electrons cannot be quantized.
  • B
    De $–$ Broglie concluded that the wavelength of electrons should be reduced.
  • C
    De $–$ Broglie concluded that angular momentum cannot be quantized.
  • De $–$ Broglie concluded that wavelengths of matter waves can be quantized.
Answer
Correct option: D.
De $–$ Broglie concluded that wavelengths of matter waves can be quantized.

de $–$ Broglie concluded his modification of Bohr’s second postulate by stating that the wavelengths of matter waves can be quantized.
This implies that the electrons can exist in those orbits which had a complete set of several wavelengths.

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MCQ 1311 Mark
Which of the following statements is correct in case of Thomson’s atomic model?
  • A
    It explains the phenomenon of thermionic emission, photoelectric emission and ionisation.
  • B
    It could not explain emission of line spectra by elements.
  • It could not explain scattering of α-particles.
  • D
    All of the above.
Answer
Correct option: C.
It could not explain scattering of α-particles.
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MCQ 1321 Mark
Which theory explained that electrons revolved in circular orbits?
  • A
    Einstein theory
  • Bohr theory
  • C
    Rydberg theory
  • D
    De $–$ Broglie theory
Answer
Correct option: B.
Bohr theory
Niels Bohr explained the line spectrum of the hydrogen atom with the assumption that electrons revolved around an atom in circular orbits and that the orbit closer to the nucleus represented the ground state and the farther orbits represented the higher levels of energy.
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MCQ 1331 Mark
Cathode rays are passing through a discharge tube. In the tube, there is:
  • A
    An electric field but no magnetic field
  • B
    A magnetic field but no electric field
  • An electric as well as a magnetic field
  • D
    Neither an electric nor a magnetic field.
Answer
Correct option: C.
An electric as well as a magnetic field
Cathode ray consists of beams of electrons that constitute current and, hence magnetic field. We know electric field is produced by a charge, whether it is stationary or moving. So electric field will also be present inside the tube.
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MCQ 1341 Mark
Emission spectrum of $\mathrm{CO}_2$ gas:
  • A
    Is a line spectrum
  • Is a band spectrum
  • C
    Is a continuous spectrum
  • D
    Does not fall in the visible region
Answer
Correct option: B.
Is a band spectrum

The emission spectrum of $\mathrm{CO}_2$​ gas that has been studied by the electron beam excitation method is a band spectrum.

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MCQ 1351 Mark
When electron remains between orbits, its momentum is:
  • Quantized
  • B
    Dequantized
  • C
    Emitted
  • D
    Changed always
Answer
Correct option: A.
Quantized

The first postulate of Bhor theory is that the orbital momentum of the electron is quantized ie, $L = mvr = nh$ where $h$ is Drac constant.

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MCQ 1361 Mark
In which of the following fields cathode rays show minimum deflection?
  • A
    Electric field
  • B
    Magnetic field
  • C
    Plasma field
  • Gravitational field
Answer
Correct option: D.
Gravitational field

Gravitational field applies minimum force on cathode rays because gravitational forces are proportional to masses but not charges.

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MCQ 1371 Mark
The lamp whose working is based on a discharge tube is $.......$:
  • A
    Fluorescent lamp
  • B
    Incandescent lamp
  • C
    $\text{CFL}$
  • Both $(A)$ and $(C)$
Answer
Correct option: D.
Both $(A)$ and $(C)$

Fluroscent lamp and compact fluroscent lamp works based on the low pressure gas discharge principle.
The glass tube if low pressure gas discharge lamp is filled with noble gas at low pressure and small quantity of mercury.

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MCQ 1381 Mark
In a hydrogen atom, which of the following electronic transitions would involve the maximum energy change:
  • A
    $n = 2$ to $n = 1.$
  • $n = 3$ to $n = 1.$
  • C
    $n = 4$ to $n = 2.$
  • D
    $n = 3$ to $n = 2.$
Answer
Correct option: B.
$n = 3$ to $n = 1.$
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MCQ 1391 Mark
An electron with kinetic energy $5\ eV$ is incident on a hydrogen atom in its ground state. The collision:
  • Must be elastic.
  • B
    May be partially elastic.
  • C
    Must be completely inelastic.
  • D
    May be completely inelastic.
Answer
Correct option: A.
Must be elastic.

The minimum energy required to excite a hydrogen atom from its ground state to $1^{\text {st }}$ excited state is approximately $10\ eV.$ As the incident electron energy is not sufficient for excitation of the hydrogen atom so electron will not get absorbed in the hydrogen atom so it can not be an inelastic collision. Also this collision can not be partially elastic because in an partially elastic collision, there is a net loss on kinetic energy. If the energy is lost then corresponding amount of heat should have been produced but it is not so which implies that the collision is completely elastic.

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MCQ 1401 Mark
How can the brightness of the pattern on the screen of cathode ray tube be changed?
  • A
    Changing the target
  • B
    By changing the current on grid
  • By changing the negative potential on grid
  • D
    Can't be changed
Answer
Correct option: C.
By changing the negative potential on grid

Since the brightness or intensity of the display depends on the number of electrons that strike the screen, the control grid is used to control the brightness of the $\text{CRT.}$

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MCQ 1411 Mark
Let $\text{E}_\text{n}=\frac{-1}{8\in_0^2}\frac{\text{me}^4}{\text{n}^2\text{h}^2}$ be the energy of the nth level of H-atom. If all the H-atoms are in the ground state and radiation of frequency $\frac{(\text{E}_2-\text{E}_1)}{\text{h}}$ falls on it:
  • A
    It will not be absorbed at all.
  • B
    No atoms will make a transition to the n = 3 state.
  • C
    All atoms will be excited to the n = 2 state.
  • B and C both
Answer
Correct option: D.
B and C both
Solution:
Let $\mathrm{E}_2$ and $\mathrm{E}_1$be the energy corresponding to n = 2 and n = 1 respectively. If radiation of energy $\Delta\text{E}=(\text{E}_2-\text{E}_1)=\text{hf}$ incident on a sample where all the H-atoms are in the ground state, according to Bohr model some of the atoms will move to the first excited state. As this energy is not sufficient for transition from n = 1 to n =3, hence no atoms will make a transition to the n = 3 state.
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MCQ 1421 Mark
The energy of an atom $($or ion$)$ in its ground state is $-54.4\ eV.$ It may be:
  • A
    Hydrogen.
  • B
    Deuterium.
  • $He^+$
  • D
    $Li^{++}$
Answer
Correct option: C.
$He^+$

The total energy of a hydrogen$-$like ion, having $Z$ protons in its nucleus, is given by,
$\text{E}=-\frac{13.6\text{Z}^2}{\text{n}^2}\text{eV}$
Here, $n =$ Principal quantum number.
For ground state, $n = 1$
$\therefore$ Total energy, $E = -13.6Z^2\ eV$
For hydrogen, $Z = 1$
$\therefore$ Total energy, $E = -13.6\ eV$
For deuterium, $Z = 1$
$\therefore$ Total energy, $e = -13.6\ eV$
For $He^+, Z = 2$
$\therefore$ Total energy $E = -13.6 \times 2^2 = -54.4eV$
For $Li^{++}$,
$Z = 3$
$\therefore$ Total energy, $E = -13.6 \times 3^2 = -122.4\ eV$
Hence, the ion having an energy of $-54.4\ eV$ in its ground state may be $He^+$

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MCQ 1431 Mark
In Bohr’s model of an atom which of the following is an integral multiple of $\frac{\text{h}}{2\pi}$?
  • A
    Kinetic energy
  • B
    Radius of an atom
  • C
    Potential energy
  • Angular momentum
Answer
Correct option: D.
Angular momentum
Angular momentum $L=\text{mvr}=\frac{\text{nh}}{2\pi}$
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MCQ 1441 Mark
Mark out the incorrect statement:
  • A free neutron can transform itself into photon
  • B
    A free proton can transform itself into neutron
  • C
    In beta minus decay, the electron originates from nucleus
  • D
    All of the above
Answer
Correct option: A.
A free neutron can transform itself into photon
In beta minus decay, a neutron decays into a proton, an electron.
A free neutron is unstable, decaying to a proton, electron and antineutrino.
Inside a nucleus, a proton can transform into a neutron via inverse beta.
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MCQ 1451 Mark
The main defect of Bohr's atom model is :
  • A
    mixing of classical and quantum theories
  • B
    exclusion of nuclear motion
  • C
    failed to explain the fine structure of spectral lines
  • failed to explain larger atoms
Answer
Correct option: D.
failed to explain larger atoms
Bohr's model can only clearly explain hydrogen or hydrogen-like atoms, it fails when applied to larger and heavier atoms like iron, gold, mercury, etc.
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MCQ 1461 Mark
State the approximate potential difference applied between the anode and filament cathode ray tube.
  • $1000V$
  • B
    $50V$
  • C
    $5V$
  • D
    $1V$
Answer
Correct option: A.
$1000V$

The electrons are accelerated by a second anode at high potential, more than $500V$

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MCQ 1471 Mark
Of the following pairs of species which one will have the same electronic configuration for both members?
  • A
    $\mathrm{Li}^{+}$and $\mathrm{Na}^{+}$
  • B
    $He$ and $\mathrm{Ne}^{+}$
  • C
    $H$ and $Li$
  • $C$ and $\mathrm{N}^{+}$
Answer
Correct option: D.
$C$ and $\mathrm{N}^{+}$
Carbon and the positive ion of nitrogen $(N^+)$ will have the same electronic configuration.
The electronic configuration of both Carbon and the positive ion of nitrogen is as follows:
$1s^22s^22p^6$.
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MCQ 1481 Mark
In Bohr’s model electrons are revolving in a circular orbits around the nucleus called as:
  • A
    Stationary orbits.
  • B
    Non radiating orbits.
  • C
    Bohr’s orbits.
  • All of these.
Answer
Correct option: D.
All of these.
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MCQ 1491 Mark
How many spectral lines does hydrogen have?
  • Four
  • B
    Three
  • C
    Two
  • D
    One
Answer
Correct option: A.
Four

Niels Bohr calculated the energies that a hydrogen atom would have in each of its energy levels, based on the wavelength of the spectral lines.
Then he found out that there are four spectral lines for hydrogen, namely, Lyman, Balmer, Paschen, and Brackett series.
The Lyman series lies in the $UV$ region, whereas the Balmer series lies in the visible region, and the last two lie in the infrared region.

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MCQ 1501 Mark
The possible values of principal quantum number can be:
  • $1, 2, 3...8$
  • B
    $0, 1, 2...8$
  • C
    only zero
  • D
    only odd numbers
Answer
Correct option: A.
$1, 2, 3...8$

Values of Principle quantum number are $1, 2, 3, 4.....8. 0$ is not a Principle quantum number.
Only odd numbers are not Principle quantum numbers either.
Odd numbers, as well as even numbers, are Principle quantum number except $0$ and negative integers.

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MCQ 1511 Mark
Identify which of the following is the smallest discrete value of electromagnetic energy?
  • Photon
  • B
    Proton
  • C
    Electron
  • D
    Quark
Answer
Correct option: A.
Photon

Quantum is the minimum amount of any physical entity involved in an interaction. It is a discrete quantity of energy proportional in magnitude to the frequency of the radiation it represents. It implies that the magnitude of the physical property can take on only certain discrete values.
A photon is a quantum of electromagnetic energy, which means, that the electromagnetic energy is composed of a number of the smallest particles possible called photons, whose energy depends upon the frequency of them.

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MCQ 1521 Mark
A set of atoms in an excited state decays.
  • 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.
Answer
Correct option: A.
In general to any of the states with lower energy.
When hydrogen atom is excited, it returns to its normal unexcited $($or ground state$)$ state by emitting the energy it had absorbed earlier. This energy is given out by the atom in the form of radiations of different wavelengths from different orbits cause different wavelengths, these constitute spectral series which are characteristic of the atom emitting then. When observed through a spectroscope, these radiations ate imaged as sharp and straight vertical lines of a single colour.

The spectral lines arising from the transition of electron forms a spectra series.
  1. Mainly there are five series and each series is named after its discoverser as Lyman series, Balmer series, Paschen series, Bracked series and pfumd series.
  2. According to the Bohr's theory, the wavelength of the rediations emitted from hydrogen atom is given by
$\frac{1}{\lambda}=\text{R}\bigg[\frac{1}{\text{n}_1^2}-\frac{1}{\text{n}_2^2}\bigg]\Rightarrow\ \lambda=\frac{\text{n}_1^2\text{n}_2^2}{(\text{n}_2^2-\text{n}_1^2)\text{R}}=\frac{\text{n}_1^2}{\Big(1-\frac{\text{n}_1^2}{\text{n}_2^2}\Big)\text{R}}$
A set of atoms in an excited state decays in general to any of the states with lower energy.
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MCQ 1531 Mark
The possible values of $ml$​ are:
  • from $-1$ to $+ 1$
  • B
    from $0$ to $8$
  • C
    from $0$ to $+ 1$
  • D
    none of these
Answer
Correct option: A.
from $-1$ to $+ 1$

Values for the quantum number ml​ are $ -1, 0, + 1$

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MCQ 1541 Mark
Pick out correct statement from the following regarding photons:
  • A
    Zero rest mass and zero spin
  • B
    Zero rest mass and half integral spin
  • Zero rest mass and spin of unity
  • D
    Unit rest mass and spin of unity
Answer
Correct option: C.
Zero rest mass and spin of unity
Rest mass of photon is zero because it is just a form of energy.
Spin of a photon is $1.$
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MCQ 1551 Mark
Which of the following is $\text{NOT}$ a postulate of Bohr's model of the hydrogen atom?
  • A
    Gases excited by a voltage emits a bright$-$light emission spectrum.
  • The position of an electron in the hydrogen atom is not defined.
  • C
    Electron emits energy when it makes transition to a lower energy level.
  • D
    The energy levels of the electron are quantized.
Answer
Correct option: B.
The position of an electron in the hydrogen atom is not defined.

Bohr showed that the electron in the hydrogen atom could only be found in certain selected $($quantized$)$ orbits, and no others.

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MCQ 1561 Mark
In the ground state in $...A...$ electrons are in stable equilibrium while in $...B...$ electrons always experiences a net force. Here, $A$ and $B$ refer to?
  • A
    Dalton’s theory, Rutherford model.
  • B
    Rutherford’s model, Bohr’s model.
  • Thomson’s model, Rutherford’s model.
  • D
    Rutherford’s model, Thomson’s model.
Answer
Correct option: C.
Thomson’s model, Rutherford’s model.
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MCQ 1571 Mark
In terms of Bohr radius $r_0$, the radius of the second Bohr orbit of a hydrogen atom is given by:
  • $4r_0$.
  • B
    $8r_0$.
  • C
    $2r.$
  • D
    $2ri.$
Answer
Correct option: A.
$4r_0$.
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MCQ 1581 Mark
If the spins of electrons of atoms in a substance are paired, then the substance will have:
  • A
    Paramagnetic Nature
  • B
    Ferro magnetic Nature
  • Diamagnetic Nature
  • D
    None of these
Answer
Correct option: C.
Diamagnetic Nature

Spins are paired means clockwise and anticlock wise rotation cancel each other, so it does not have any free electron.
$\therefore$ it is in dimagnetic in nature.

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MCQ 1591 Mark
As an electron makes a transition from an excited state to the ground state of a hydrogen $-$ like atom/ion?
  • A
    Kinetic energy decreases, potential energy increases but total energy remains same.
  • B
    Kinetic energy and total energy decrease but potential energy increases.
  • Its kinetic energy increases but potential energy and total energy decrease.
  • D
    Kinetic energy, potential energy and total energy decrease.
Answer
Correct option: C.
Its kinetic energy increases but potential energy and total energy decrease.
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MCQ 1601 Mark
The hyperfine lines in the spectrum is related to:
  • A
    Zeeman effect
  • B
    Stark effect
  • C
    Lande's splitting
  • nuclear magnetic spin
Answer
Correct option: D.
nuclear magnetic spin

In atomic physics, hyperfine structure is the different effects leading to small shifts and splitting in the energy levels of atoms, molecules and ions. The name is a reference to the fine structure which results from the interaction between the magnetic moments associated with electron spin and the electrons' orbital angular momentum. Hyperfine structure, with energy shifts is typically orders of magnitude smaller than the fine structure, results from the interactions of the nucleus $($or nuclei, in molecules$)$ with internally generated electric and magnetic fields.

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MCQ 1611 Mark
Which of the following did Bohr use to explain his theory?
  • A
    Conservation of linear momentum.
  • The quantization of angular momentum.
  • C
    Conservation of quantum frequency.
  • D
    Conservation of mass.
Answer
Correct option: B.
The quantization of angular momentum.

To explain his theory, Niels Bohr used the quantization of angular momentum.
It means the radius of the orbit and the energy will be quantized.
The Boundary conditions for the wave function are periodic.

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MCQ 1621 Mark
According to Planck’s quantum theory any electromagnetic radiation is:
  • A
    Continuously emitted.
  • B
    Continuously absorbed.
  • Emitted or absorbed in discrete units.
  • D
    None of these.
Answer
Correct option: C.
Emitted or absorbed in discrete units.
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MCQ 1631 Mark
Rutherford’s $a-$particle experiment showed that the atoms have:
  • A
    Proton.
  • Nucleus.
  • C
    Neutron.
  • D
    Electrons.
Answer
Correct option: B.
Nucleus.
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MCQ 1641 Mark
If an element has $22$ electrons then what will be its atomic number?
  • A
    $10$
  • B
    $25$
  • C
    $15$
  • $22$
Answer
Correct option: D.
$22$

Atomic number of any element is equal no of electron.
Atomic no. $=$ no. of proton $=$ no of electron.

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MCQ 1651 Mark
According to classical theory, Rutherford’s atomic model is:
  • A
    Stable.
  • B
    Unstable.
  • C
    Meta stable.
  • Both $(a)$ and $(b).$
Answer
Correct option: D.
Both $(a)$ and $(b).$
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MCQ 1661 Mark
The ground state energy of hydrogen atom is $-13.6 eV$. The kinetic and potential energies of the electron in this state are:
  • A
    $-13.6 eV, 27.2 eV$
  • B
    $13.6 eV,-13.6 eV$
  • $13.6 eV,-27.2 eV$
  • D
    $27.2 eV,-27.2 eV$
Answer
Correct option: C.
$13.6 eV,-27.2 eV$
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MCQ 1671 Mark
The idea of parmanu was given by:
  • Maharishi Kanad
  • B
    Democritus
  • C
    Dalton
  • D
    William Crookes
Answer
Correct option: A.
Maharishi Kanad

John Dalton $(1766 – 1844)$, an English chemist and physicist, is the man credited today with the development of atomic theory. However, a theory of atoms was actually formulated $2,500$ years before Dalton by an Indian sage and philosopher, known as Acharya Kanad.

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MCQ 1681 Mark
When a photon stimulates the emission of another photon, the two photons have:
  • A
    Same energy.
  • B
    Same phase.
  • C
    Same wavelength.
  • All of the above
Answer
Correct option: D.
All of the above
Explanation: d. All of the above
When a photon stimulates the emission of another photon, the two photons have same energy, direction, phase, and wavelength or we can say that the two photons are coherent. When an atom is present in its excited state then if a photon of energy equal to the energy gap between the excited state and any lower stable state is incident on this atom then the atom transits from upper state to the lower stable state by emitting a photon of energy equal to the energy gap between the two states. It is called stimulated emission. The emitted photon and incident photon have same energy and hence same wavelength. Also these two photons will be in phase and in the same direction. This process of producing monochromatic and unidirectional light is called lasing action.
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MCQ 1691 Mark
The time taken by a photo$-$electron to come out after the photon strikes is approximately:
  • A
    $10^{-6} \mathrm{sec} $
  • B
    $ 10^{-4} \mathrm{sec} $
  • $ 10^{-10} \mathrm{sec} $
  • D
    $ 10^{-16} \mathrm{sec} $
Answer
Correct option: C.
$ 10^{-10} \mathrm{sec} $

The time by a photoeletron to come out after the photon strikes is approximately $10^{-10}$ seconds. This is a fact.

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MCQ 1701 Mark
Taking the Bohr radius as $a_0 = 53\ pm$, the radius of $Li^{++}$ ion in its ground state, on the basis of Bohr’s model, will be about:
  • A
    $53\ pm.$
  • B
    $27\ pm.$
  • $18\ pm.$
  • D
    $13\ pm.$
Answer
Correct option: C.
$18\ pm.$

Key concept: Bohr's redius of orbit $($for Hydrogen and $H_2$-like atoms$)$: For an electron around a stationary nucleus, the electrostatics force of attraction provides the necessary centripetal force.

i.e., $\frac{1}{4\pi\in_0}\frac{(\text{Ze})\text{e}}{\text{r}^2}=\frac{\text{mv^2}}{\text{r}}\ .....(\text{i})$
Also $\text{mvr}=\frac{\text{nh}}{2\pi}\ .....(\text{ii})$
From equation $(i)$ and $(ii),$ radius of $n^{th}$ orbit
$\text{r}_\text{n}=\frac{\text{n}^2\text{h}^2}{4\pi^2\text{kZme}^2}=\frac{\text{n}^2\text{h}^2\in_0}{\pi\text{mZe}^2}=0.53\frac{\text{n}^2}{\text{Z}}\mathring{\text{A}}\ \Big(\text{k}=\frac{1}{4\pi\in_0}\Big)$
$\Rightarrow\ \text{r}_\text{n}\propto\frac{\text{n}^2}{\text{Z}}\text{ or }\text{r}_\text{n}\propto\frac{1}{\text{Z}}$
$\text{r}_\text{n}=\text{a}_0\frac{\text{n}^2}{\text{Z}},$ where $a_0 =$ the Bohr radius $= 53\ pm$
The atomic number $(Z)$ of lithium is $3.$
As $\text{r}_\text{n}=\text{a}_0\frac{\text{n}^2}{\text{Z}},$
Therefore, the radius of $Li^{++}$ ion in its ground statr, on the basis of Bohr's model, will be about $\frac{1}{3}$ times to that of Bohr radius.
Therefore, the radius of lithium ion is near $\text{r}=\frac{53}{3}\approx18\text{pm}.$

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MCQ 1711 Mark
The fine structure of hydrogen spectrum can be explained by:
  • A
    the presence of neutrons in the nucleus.
  • B
    the finite size of nucleus.
  • C
    the orbital angular momentum of electrons.
  • the spin angular momentum of electrons.
Answer
Correct option: D.
the spin angular momentum of electrons.

The fine structure describes the splitting of the spectral lines of atoms due to electron spin angular momentum.

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MCQ 1721 Mark
Solar spectrum is an example of:
  • A
    Line emission spectrum
  • B
    Band absorption spectrum
  • Line absorption spectrum
  • D
    Continuous emission spectrum
Answer
Correct option: C.
Line absorption spectrum
Solar spectrum is a line absorption spectrum which is also called as Fraunhofer lines of missing wavelengths.
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MCQ 1731 Mark
When an electron jumps from its orbit to another orbit, energy is:
  • A
    Emitted
  • B
    Absorbed
  • C
    Both absorbed and emitted
  • Depends on the energy levels of the orbits
Answer
Correct option: D.
Depends on the energy levels of the orbits

When an electron jumps from lower energy level to higher energy level it absorbs energy and when it jumps from higher energy level to lower energy level it emits energy.
So whether the electron emits or absorbs energy depends on the energy levels of the orbit

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MCQ 1741 Mark
Suppose, the electron in a hydrogen atom makes transition from $n = 3$ to $n = 2$ in $10^{-8}s$. The order of the torque acting on the electron in this period, using the relation between torque and angular momentum as discussed in the chapter on rotational mechanics is:
  • A
    $10^{-34} \mathrm{Nm}$
  • B
    $10^{-24} \mathrm{Nm}$
  • $10^{-42} \mathrm{Nm}$
  • D
    $10^{-8} \mathrm{Nm}$
Answer
Correct option: C.
$10^{-42} \mathrm{Nm}$

The angular momentum of the electron for the $n^{th}$ state is given by,
$\text{L}_\text{n}=\frac{\text{nh}}{2\pi}$
Angular momentum of the electron for $\text{n}=3,\ \text{L}_\text{i}=\frac{3\text{h}}{2\pi}$
Angular momentum of the electron for $\text{n}=2,\ \text{L}_\text{f}=\frac{2\text{h}}{2\pi}$
The torque is the time rate of change of the angular momentum.
Torque, $\tau=\frac{\text{L}_\text{f}-\text{L}_\text{i}}{\text{t}}$
$=\frac{\big(\frac{2\text{h}}{2\pi}\big)-\big(\frac{3\text{h}}{2\pi}\big)}{10^{-8}}$
$=\frac{-\big(\frac{\text{h}}{2\pi}\big)}{10^{-8}}$
$=\frac{-10^{-34}}{10^{-8}}$ $\Big[\because\frac{\text{h}}{2\pi}\approx10^{-34}\text{J}-\text{s}\Big]$
$=-10^{-42}\text{N}-\text{m}$
The magnitude of the torque is $10^{-42}$N-m.

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MCQ 1751 Mark
What did Rutherford’s alpha particle experiment prove?
  • A
    Electrons
  • B
    Protons
  • C
    Neutrons
  • Nucleus
Answer
Correct option: D.
Nucleus

Rutherford’s alpha particle experiment proved the existence of the nucleus.

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MCQ 1761 Mark
Raman effect shows:
  • A
    Polarisation
  • B
    Quantum nature
  • C
    Wave nature of light
  • None of the above
Answer
Correct option: D.
None of the above
Explanation: d. None of the above
Raman effect deals with inelastic scattering of photon particles by interaction with vibrational and rotational transitions in the bonds( Raman scattering can occur with a change in energy of a molecule due to a transition) it has nothing to do with polarisation, quantum nature, wave nature (photon scattering ) and Brillouin zone scattering.
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MCQ 1771 Mark
A set of atoms in an excited state decay.
  • 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.
Answer
Correct option: A.
In general, to any of the states with lower energy.
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MCQ 1781 Mark
In a laboratory experiment on emission from atomic hydrogen in a discharge tube, only a small number of lines are observed whereas a large number of lines are present in the hydrogen spectrum of a star. This is because in a laboratory:
  • A
    The amount of hydrogen taken is much smaller than that present in the star.
  • The temperature of hydrogen is much smaller than that of the star.
  • C
    The pressure of hydrogen is much smaller than that of the star.
  • D
    The gravitational pull is much smaller than that in the star.
Answer
Correct option: B.
The temperature of hydrogen is much smaller than that of the star.

The number of lines of the hydrogen spectrum depends on the excitation of the hydrogen atom. This is dependent on the heat energy absorbed by the hydrogen atoms. More the temperature of the hydrogen sample, more is the heat energy. The temperature of hydrogen at the star is much more than that can be produced in the laboratory. Hence, less number of lines are observed in the hydrogen spectrum in the laboratory than that in a star.

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MCQ 1791 Mark
Which of the following are in the ascending order of wavelength?
  • A
    $\text{H}\alpha,\text{H}\beta$ and $\text{H}\gamma$ lines of Balmer series.
  • B
    Lyman limit, Balmer limit.
  • C
    Violet, blue, yellow, red colours in solar spectrum.
  • Both $(b)$ and $(c).$
Answer
Correct option: D.
Both $(b)$ and $(c).$
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MCQ 1801 Mark
In a Rutherford scattering experiment when a projectile of charge $Z_1$ and mass $M_1$ approaches a target nucleus of charge $Z_2$ and mass $\mathrm{M}_2$, the distance of closest approach is r . The energy of the projectile is?
  • Directly proportional to $Z_1 Z_2$.
  • B
    Inversely proportional to $Z_1$.
  • C
    Directly proportional to mass $M_1$.
  • D
    Directly proportional to $\text{M}_1 \times \text{M}_2$
Answer
Correct option: A.
Directly proportional to $Z_1 Z_2$.
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MCQ 1811 Mark
Spectrum of sunlight is an example for:
  • A
    Band emission spectrum
  • Line absorption spectrum
  • C
    Continuous emission spectrum
  • D
    Continuous absorption spectrum
Answer
Correct option: B.
Line absorption spectrum

Dark/ Bright light seen in an otherwise uniform and continous spectrum is a spectral line, this is due to emission or absorption of light in a narrow frequency range, compared with the nearby frequencies.
Spectrum of sunlight is an example for line absorption spectrum.

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MCQ 1821 Mark
What causes spectral lines?
  • A
    The transition of electrons between two energy levels.
  • B
    The transition of electrons between two wavelength ranges.
  • Magnetic and electric field exiting in an atom.
  • D
    The transition of electrons from electric to magnetic field.
Answer
Correct option: C.
Magnetic and electric field exiting in an atom.

The observed spectral lines are caused by the transition of electrons between two energy levels in an atom.
The emission spectrum of the hydrogen atom is divided into many spectral series, with wavelengths that are given by Rydberg’s formula.

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MCQ 1831 Mark
There are seven orbitals in a subshell then the value of l for it will be:
  • A
    $1 = 4$
  • $1 = 3$
  • C
    $1 = 2$
  • D
    $1 = 1$
Answer
Correct option: B.
$1 = 3$

The shape of orbitals i.e. number of orbitals depends on the subshell in which they are found.
The maximum possible number of orbitals i.e. the allowed orientations in space are denoted by magnetic quantum number and is given by.$ml ​= 2l + 1$
$7 = 2l + 1$
$2l = 6$
$l = 3$

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MCQ 1841 Mark
As the quantum number increases, the difference of energy between consecutive energy levels?
  • A
    Remain the same.
  • B
    Increases.
  • Decreases.
  • D
    Sometimes increases and sometimes decreases.
Answer
Correct option: C.
Decreases.
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MCQ 1851 Mark
Full wave rectifier uses:
  • Two diodes
  • B
    Three diodes
  • C
    Four diodes
  • D
    Five diodes
Answer
Correct option: A.
Two diodes
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MCQ 1861 Mark
In the Geiger$-$Marsden scattering experiment, is case of head$-$on collision the impact parameter should be:
  • Maximum
  • B
    Minimum
  • C
    Infinite
  • D
    Zero
Answer
Correct option: A.
Maximum
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MCQ 1871 Mark
An incandescent filament emits a spectrum which is:
  • A
    line spectrum
  • B
    band spectrum
  • continuous spectrum
  • D
    characteristic spectrum
Answer
Correct option: C.
continuous spectrum

An electric bulb, a candle or a red hot iron piece emits light, which has continuously varying wavelengths.
So it shows continuous emission spectrum.

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MCQ 1881 Mark
When a photon stimulates the emission of another photon, the two photons have:
  • A
    Same energy
  • B
    Same direction
  • Same phase
  • D
    Same wavelength
Answer
Correct option: C.
Same phase

A photon with of a particular wavelength stimulates the emission of a photon of same wavelength which will stimulate another photon and so on and therfore the collection of these photons with same wavelength these are called monochromatic they will have same wavelength phase energy and direction and combine to form the laser beam.

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MCQ 1891 Mark
Which one did Rutherford consider to be supported by the results of experiments in which $\alpha -$particles were scattered by gold foil?
  • A
    The nucleus of an atom is held together by forces which are much stronger than electrical or gravitational forces.
  • The force of repulsion between an atomic nucleus and an $\alpha -$particle varies with distance according to inverse square law.
  • C
    $\alpha-\text{particles}$ are nuclei of Helium atoms.
  • D
    Atoms can exist with a series of discrete energy levels.
Answer
Correct option: B.
The force of repulsion between an atomic nucleus and an $\alpha -$particle varies with distance according to inverse square law.
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MCQ 1901 Mark
Which one of the following properties is not found in cathode rays?
  • A
    Cathode rays can produce $x-$rays
  • B
    The properties of cathode rays differ from the properties of $x-$rays
  • C
    The cathode rays possess too much kinetic energy
  • Cathode rays are not deflected by electric and magnetic field
Answer
Correct option: D.
Cathode rays are not deflected by electric and magnetic field
Properties of cathode rays:
They are produced by the negative electrode, or cathode, in an evacuated tube, and travel towards the anode.
They travel in straight lines and cast sharp shadows.
They have energy and can do work.
They are deflected by electric and magnetic fields and have a negative charge.
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MCQ 1911 Mark
The angular momentum of an electron in an orbit is quantized because it is a necessary condition for the compatibility with:
  • A
    Wave nature of electron
  • Particle nature of electron
  • C
    Pauli's exclusion behaviour
  • D
    None of these
Answer
Correct option: B.
Particle nature of electron

Quantization of angular momentum comes from the particle nature of electrons, and all of its postulates.

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MCQ 1921 Mark
According to the uncertainty principle for an electron, time measurement will become uncertain if which of the following is measured with high certainty?
  • Energy
  • B
    Momentum
  • C
    Location
  • D
    Velocity
Answer
Correct option: A.
Energy

According to the uncertainty principle,
$\triangle\text{E}.\triangle\text{t}>=\frac{\text{h}}{2\pi}.$
Thus the time measured will become uncertain if $\triangle\text{E}$ is measured with high certainty.

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MCQ 1931 Mark
In a cathode ray tube, what is the effect on the beam of particles if the anode voltage is increased ?
  • Kinetic Energy of electron beam increase
  • B
    Rate of electron emission increase
  • C
    Kinetic energy of electron beam remains unchanged
  • D
    Rate of electron emission decrease
Answer
Correct option: A.
Kinetic Energy of electron beam increase

Electrons emitted by the cathode are attracted to the focusing anode if the anode voltage is increased.
Thus, Kinetic Energy of electron beam increase.

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MCQ 1941 Mark
The first model of atom in $1898$ was proposed by:
  • A
    Ernst Rutherford
  • B
    Albert Einstein
  • $J.J.$ Thomson
  • D
    Niels Bohr
Answer
Correct option: C.
$J.J.$ Thomson
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MCQ 1951 Mark
The fluorescence of the glass $($discharge$)$ tube at very low pressure is characteristic of $......$
  • The phosphors in the material of the glass
  • B
    The gas used in the tube
  • C
    The cathode
  • D
    All the above
Answer
Correct option: A.
The phosphors in the material of the glass

Fluorescence is the emission of light by a substance that as absorbed light as other electromagnetic radiation. It occurs due to presence of phosphorous in the metal tube. Because phosphorous is a material that glows when exposed to electrical energy. Because actual conversion of electrical to light energy takes place on display screen when electron strike phosphorous.

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MCQ 1961 Mark
Electrons in the atom are held to the nucleus by:
  • Coulomb’s force.
  • B
    Nuclear force.
  • C
    Vander waal’s force.
  • D
    Gravitational force.
Answer
Correct option: A.
Coulomb’s force.
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MCQ 1971 Mark
According to the classical theory, the circular path of the electrons is:
  • A
    Circular
  • B
    Parabolic
  • Spiral
  • D
    Straight line
Answer
Correct option: C.
Spiral

According to classical theory, the circular path of the electrons is spiral.

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MCQ 1981 Mark
In the hydrogen atom, an electron makes a transition from $n = 2$ to $n = 1$. The magnetic field produced by the circulating electron at the nucleus?
  • A
    Decreases $16$ times.
  • B
    Increases $4$ times.
  • C
    Decreases $4$ times.
  • Increases $32$ times.
Answer
Correct option: D.
Increases $32$ times.
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MCQ 1991 Mark
Excitation energy of a hydrogen like ion in its excitation state is $40.8\ eV$. Energy needed to remove the electron from the ion in ground state is:
  • $54.4\ eV.$
  • B
    $13.6\ eV.$
  • C
    $40.8\ eV.$
  • D
    $27.2\ eV.$
Answer
Correct option: A.
$54.4\ eV.$
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MCQ 2001 Mark
Number of spectral lines in hydrogen atom is:
  • A
    $3$
  • B
    $6$
  • C
    $15$
  • Infinite
Answer
Correct option: D.
Infinite

Infinitely large transition are possible $($in principle$)$ for the hydrogen atom

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MCQ 2011 Mark
According to the quantum theory of light, the energy of light is carried in discrete units called:
  • A
    Alpha particles
  • B
    Photoelectrons
  • C
    Protons
  • Photons
Answer
Correct option: D.
Photons

According to the quantum theory of light, energy of light is carried in discrete units called photons.

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MCQ 2021 Mark
If an α-particle collides head$-$on with a nucleus, what is its impact parameter?
  • Zero
  • B
    Infinite
  • C
    $10-10m$
  • D
    $1010 m$
Answer
Correct option: A.
Zero
The perpendicular distance between the path of a projectile and the center of the potential field is the impact parameter.
Therefore, for a head$-$on collision of the $\alpha -$particle with a nucleus, the impact parameter is equal to zero.
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MCQ 2031 Mark
Number of spectral lines in hydrogen atom is:
  • A
    $8$
  • B
    $6$
  • C
    $15$
  • $\infty $
Answer
Correct option: D.
$\infty $

Number of spectral lines in hydrogen atom $\infty .$

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MCQ 2041 Mark
Which one of the following device makes use of the electrons to strike certain substances to produce fluorescence?
  • Thermionic value
  • B
    Photoelectric cell
  • C
    Cathode ray oscilloscope
  • D
    Electron gun
Answer
Correct option: A.
Thermionic value
The device which makes use of the electrons to strike certain substances to produce fluorescence is Cathode ray oscilloscope.
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MCQ 2051 Mark
A hydrogen atom in ground state absorbs $10.2\ eV$ of energy. The orbital angular momentum of the electron is increased by:
  • $ 1.05 \times 10^{-34} \mathrm{Js} $
  • B
    $ 2.11 \times 10^{-34} \mathrm{Js} $
  • C
    $ 3.16 \times 10^{-34} \mathrm{Js} $
  • D
    $ 4.22 \times 10^{-34} \mathrm{Js} $
Answer
Correct option: A.
$ 1.05 \times 10^{-34} \mathrm{Js} $
Let after absorption of energy, the hydrogen atom goes to the nth excited state.
Therefore, the energy absorbed can be written as,
$10.2=13.6\times\Big(\frac{1}{1^2}-\frac{1}{\text{n}^2}\Big)$
$\Rightarrow\frac{10.2}{13.6}=1-\frac{1}{\text{n}^2}$
$\Rightarrow\frac{1}{\text{n}^2}=\frac{13.6-10.2}{13.6}$
$\Rightarrow\frac{1}{\text{n}^2}=\frac{3.4}{13.6}$
$\Rightarrow\text{n}^2=4$
$\Rightarrow\text{n}=2$
The orbital angular momentum of the electron in the $n^{th}$ state is given by,
$\text{L}_\text{n}=\frac{\text{nh}}{2\pi}$
Change in the angular momentum, $\Delta\text{L}=\frac{2\text{h}}{2\pi}-\frac{\text{h}}{2\pi}=\frac{\text{h}}{2\pi}$
$\therefore\Delta\text{T}=1.05\times10^{-34}\text{Js}$
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MCQ 2061 Mark
The visible region of hydrogen spectrum was first studied by:
  • A
    Lyman
  • Balmer
  • C
    Pfund
  • D
    Brackett
Answer
Correct option: B.
Balmer

Visible region of hydrogen spectrum was first studied by Balmer, therefore they are also called as Balmer lines.

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MCQ 2071 Mark
Name a device which is commonly used to convert an electric signal into a visual signal:
  • Cathode ray tube
  • B
    Transducer
  • C
    RMS converter
  • D
    None of the above
Answer
Correct option: A.
Cathode ray tube

Cathode$-$ray tubes that are used to convert electric signals into visible images may be divided into, for example, the following categories: television picture tubes, or kinescopes; cathode$-$ray oscillograph tubes; numerical indicator tubes; the indicator tubes used in radar sets

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MCQ 2081 Mark
Which source is associated with a line emission spectrum?
  • A
    Electric fire
  • Neon street sign
  • C
    Red traffic light
  • D
    Sun
Answer
Correct option: B.
Neon street sign

Neon street sign gives a line emission spectrum.
When neon atoms gain enough energy to become excited, light is produced. Atom releases a photon when it returns to a lower energy state.
Therefore, the source associated with a line emission spectrum is the neon street sign.

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MCQ 2091 Mark
Choose the wrong statement:
  • A
    Alpha particles can be scattered by Gold nucleus
  • B
    $X-$ray can be diffracted by crystals
  • C
    $UV$ radiation can cause Photoelectric effect
  • Electrons cannot be diffracted by crystals
Answer
Correct option: D.
Electrons cannot be diffracted by crystals

Fast moving electrons are associated with wave and hence they show diffraction.

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MCQ 2101 Mark
According to Bohr hypothesis, discrete quantity is:
  • A
    Momentum
  • B
    Angular velocity
  • C
    Potential energy
  • Angular momentum
Answer
Correct option: D.
Angular momentum

Bohr's hypothesis
Electrons revolves round the nucleus in water orbits.
Orbit of the electron around the nucleus can take only some special values of radius.
The energy of the atom as a definite value in these orbits.
In this Orbits, Angular momentum $(e)$ of the electron is integral multiple of the plank's constant h divided by $2n$
$\text{i.e. l}=\text{n}\frac{\text{h}}{2\text{n}}.$

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MCQ 2111 Mark
Find out the minimum energy required to take out the only one electron from the ground state of $Li^+$?
  • A
    $13.6\ eV$
  • $122.4\ eV$
  • C
    $25.3\ eV$
  • D
    $67.9\ eV$
Answer
Correct option: B.
$122.4\ eV$

Ionization energy is given as:
$E = 13.6 Z2 eV$
For $Li^+, Z = 3$
$E = 13.6 \times 9$
$E = 122.4 eV$

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MCQ 2121 Mark
Which of the following can be chosen to analogously represent the behavior of a particle?
  • A
    Metal rod
  • String
  • C
    Elastic rubber
  • D
    Glass rod
Answer
Correct option: B.
String

A string is used to represent the behavior of a particle analogously to the waves traveling on it.
Particle waves can lead to standing waves held under resonant conditions.
When a stationary string is plucked, it causes several wavelengths to be excited. But, we know that only the ones which have nodes at the ends will survive.

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MCQ 2131 Mark
The ratio between Bohr radii is:
  • A
    $1 : 2 : 3$
  • B
    $2 : 4 : 6$
  • $1 : 4 : 9$
  • D
    $1 : 3 : 5$
Answer
Correct option: C.
$1 : 4 : 9$

$1 : 4 : 9$, In Bohr’s atomic model, $r_n n^2$

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MCQ 2141 Mark
Which of the following parameters are the same for all hydrogen$-$like atoms and ions in their ground states?
  • A
    Radius of the orbit.
  • B
    Speed of the electron.
  • C
    Energy of the atom.
  • Orbital angular momentum of the electron.
Answer
Correct option: D.
Orbital angular momentum of the electron.
According to Bohr's atomic theory, the orbital angular momentum of an electron in a one$-$electron system is given by,
$\text{L}_\text{n}=\frac{\text{nh}}{2\pi}$
Here,
$n =$ Principal quantum number.
The angular momentum is independent of the atomic number of the one$-$electron system. Therefore, it is same for all hydrogen$-$like atoms and ions in their ground states. The other parameters given here are dependent on the atomic number of the hydrogen$-$like atom or ion taken.
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MCQ 2151 Mark
The property of cathode rays used in the monitor of a computer is:
  • A
    High velocity of the rays
  • B
    High ionization power of the rays
  • The property to cause fluorescence
  • D
    Rectilinear propagation
Answer
Correct option: C.
The property to cause fluorescence
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MCQ 2161 Mark
In a cathode ray tube, what is the effect on the beam of particles if a hotter filament is used?
  • A
    Rate of electron emission remains unchanged
  • B
    Rate of electron emission decreases
  • Rate of electron emission increases
  • D
    Rate of electron emission increases then decreases
Answer
Correct option: C.
Rate of electron emission increases

Hotter filament will increase the temperature.
Hence rate of electron emission will increase.

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MCQ 2171 Mark
The binding energy of a H-atom, considering an electron moving around a fixed nuclei $($proton$)$, is $\text{B}=-\frac{\text{me}^4}{8\text{n}^2\in_0^2\text{h}^2}. (m =$ electron mass$).$
If one decides to work in a frame of reference where the electron is at rest, the proton would be moving arround it. By similar arguments, the binding energy would be,
$\text{B}=-\frac{\text{me}^4}{8\text{n}^2\in_0^2\text{h}^2} (M =$ proton mass$)$
This last expression is not correct because:
  • A
    n would not be integral.
  • B
    Bohr$-$quantisation applies only to electron.
  • The frame in which the electron is at rest is not inertial.
  • D
    The motion of the proton would not be in circular orbits, even approximately.
Answer
Correct option: C.
The frame in which the electron is at rest is not inertial.

In a hydrogen atom, electron revolving around a fixed proton nucleus have some centripetal acceleration. Therefore its frame of reference is non$-$inertial. If the frame of reference, where the electron is at rest, the given expression is not true as it forms the non$-$inertial frame of reference.

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MCQ 2181 Mark
In a cathode ray tube, the screen is coated with fluorescent material:
  • It produces spots on the screen
  • B
    Beam of light is not in a straight line
  • C
    Light deviates away after striking
  • D
    None of these
Answer
Correct option: A.
It produces spots on the screen

When the electron beam strikes the screen coated with fluorescent material the electrical signals appear as visual pattern or spots on the screen.

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MCQ 2191 Mark
The shortest wavelength in Balmer’s series for Hydrogen atom is $...A...$ and this is obtained by substituting $...B ...$ in Balmer’s formula. Here, $A$ and $B$ refer to?
  • A
    $656.3\ nm, n = 3$
  • B
    $486.1\ nm, n = 4$
  • C
    $410.2\ nm, n = 5$
  • $364.6\ nm, n = \infty$
Answer
Correct option: D.
$364.6\ nm, n = \infty$
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MCQ 2201 Mark
In Rutherford's $\alpha\text{ - particle}$ scattering experiment, what will be correct angle for α scattering for an impact parameter $b = 0?$
  • A
    $90^\circ .$
  • B
    $270^\circ .$
  • C
    $0^\circ .$
  • $180^\circ .$
Answer
Correct option: D.
$180^\circ .$
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MCQ 2211 Mark
As one considers orbits with higher values of n in a hydrogen atom, the electric potential energy of the atom?
  • A
    Decreases.
  • Increases.
  • C
    Remains the same.
  • D
    Does not increase.
Answer
Correct option: B.
Increases.
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MCQ 2221 Mark
The possible values of orbital quantum numbers are: $[$n is the principle quantum number$]$
  • from $0$ to $(n - 1)$
  • B
    from $0$ to $n$
  • C
    from $0$ to $(n + 1)$
  • D
    all of the above
Answer
Correct option: A.
from $0$ to $(n - 1)$

The orbital quantum number, $l,$ divides the shells up into smaller groups of subshells called orbitals. The orbital quantum number describes shape of subshells. The principal quantum number$(n)$ determines the possible values of l. For $n = 1$ i.e.$ K-$shell there is no subshell so, $l = 0$ i.e. $(n − 1)$. Hence, The possible values of orbital quantum numbers are from $0$ to $(n − 1).$

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MCQ 2231 Mark
The transition of electron from $n = 4, 5, 6, .......$ to $n = 3$ corresponds to:
  • A
    Lyman series
  • B
    Balmer series
  • Paschen series
  • D
    Brackettseries
Answer
Correct option: C.
Paschen series

In transition from $n_1 = 3$ and $n_2 = 4, 5, 6,….$
Infrared radiation of Paschen spectral is emitted.

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MCQ 2241 Mark
The purpose of cathode in cathode ray tube is $......$
  • To emit the electrons
  • B
    To absorb the electrons
  • C
    To deflect the electrons
  • D
    To emit the protons
Answer
Correct option: A.
To emit the electrons

The heated filament transfers its heat to the cathode the cathode coated by oxides of Barium or Strantium emit electrons on heating.

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MCQ 2251 Mark
Which of the following in a hydrogen atom is independent of the principal quantum number n?$ ($The symbols have their usual meanings$).$
  • A
    $νn.$
  • $Er.$
  • C
    $En.$
  • D
    $νr.$
Answer
Correct option: B.
$Er.$
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MCQ 2261 Mark
What is the electronic configuration of phosphorus?
  • $2, 8, 5$
  • B
    $2, 8, 4$
  • C
    $2, 8, 6$
  • D
    $2, 8, 3$
Answer
Correct option: A.
$2, 8, 5$

Phosphorus has atomic no$-17.$ so its $k$ shell has $2$ electron, $L$ shell has $8$ electron and $M$ shell has $5$ electron.

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