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In a singly-ionized helium atom (He+, atomic number Z = 2) the…

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In a singly-ionized helium atom (He+, atomic number Z = 2) the electron makes a transition from the n = 3 level to the n = 1 level. Using ground-state hydrogen energy 13.6 eV, find the energy (in eV) of the emitted photon.

✓ Verified answer: 48.3556checked by our engine — not a guess

Step-by-step solution

Energy levels: E_n = -13.6 Z^2 / n^2 eV. For He+, Z^2 = 4.
Photon energy = 13.6*4*(1/1^2 - 1/3^2) = 54.4*(1 - 1/9) = 54.4*(8/9) = 48.3556 eV.

Final answer48.3556

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