The ratio of the area covered by the second orbit to the first orbit is a)1:2 b)1:16 c)8:1 d)16:1
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The correct answer is option D - 16 : 1.
This is because the radius of the hydrogen atom is directly proportional to the square of its principle quantum number.
Area of circle (orbit) = π r²
Radius (r) of a shell = α n²/Z
This is because the radius of the hydrogen atom is directly proportional to the square of its principle quantum number.
Area of circle (orbit) = π r²
Radius (r) of a shell = α n²/Z
Therefore, Area A = α π n4 (Z = 1 for both)
1st orbit:- n = 1, A = α π (1)⁴/Z = 1
2nd orbit:- n = 2; A = α π (2)⁴/Z = 16
Therefore, ratio of second to first orbit is 16:1.
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Hey !
The ratio of area covered by second orbital to the first orbital is 16:1
Explanation:-
rₙ ∝ n² ; A ∝ n⁴
A₂/A₁ = n⁴₂/n⁴₁ = 2⁴/1⁴
= 16/1
Good luck !!
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