As the principal quantum number n increases, the electron is more likely to be found far from the nucleus. It can be shown that for H and for ions with only one electron such as He⁺,

Calculate the value of n for an s state in the hydrogen atom such that Œ©rŒª= 500a₀. Round up to the nearest integer. What is the ionization energy of the H atom in this state in electron-volts? Compare your answer with the ionization energy of the H atom in the ground state.

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1(1 + 1) n'ao (r)ml 1. n-