Previous Hse Questions and Answers of The Chapter "Structure of Atom"
Previous Hse Questions and Answers of The Chapter "Structure of Atom"
Previous Hse Questions and Answers of The Chapter "Structure of Atom"
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(b) It states that no two electrons in an atom can have the same set of four quantum numbers.
(c) The electronic configuration of sodium is 11Na – 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s1.
Here the last electron is at 3s subshell.
The values of different quantum numbers for 3s subshell are n = 3, l = 0, m = 0 and s = + ½ or – ½.
12. The number of radial nodes of 4p orbital is ……………
(b)
Spectral
Series
region
Lyman Ultra violet
Balmer Visible
Paschen Infra red
Brackett Infra red
Pfund Infra red
(c) It states that electron pairing takes place only after partially filling all the degenerate orbitals.
15. Represent the orbital with quantum numbers n = 5 and l = 3. (1)
Ans: 5f
16. The threshold frequency for a metal is 7.0 x 1014 s-1. Calculate the kinetic energy of an emitted electron
when radiation of frequency (ν) 1.0 x 1015 s-1 hits the metal. (2)
Ans: Here threshold frequency (ν0) = 7.0 x 10 s and frequency of radiation (ν) = 1.0 x 1015 s-1
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K.E of emitted electron = hν - hν0 = h(ν - ν0) = 6.626 x 10-34 (1.0 x 1015 - 7.0 x 1014) = 19.878 x 10-20 J
17. What are the important observations and conclusions made by Rutherford from his alpha ray scattering
experiment? Give any two limitations of Rutherford’s nuclear model of atom. (4) [July 2019]
Ans: The important observations made by Rutherford are:
(i) Most of the α– particles passed through the gold foil without any deviation.
(ii) A small fraction of the α–particles was deflected by small angles.
(iii) A very few α– particles bounced back (that is, deflected by nearly 180°).
Conclusions:
(i) Most space in the atom is empty.
(ii) The positive charge of the atom is concentrated in a very small volume at the centre called nucleus.
(iii) The volume occupied by the nucleus is negligibly small as compared to the total volume of the atom.
Limitations: (i) Rutherford’s model cannot explain the stability of the atom.
(ii) He cannot explain the electronic structure of atom.
18. The minimum value for the product of uncertainties in position and momentum of a moving microscopic
particle is equal to .......... (1)
Ans: h/4π
19. Mention two observations which could not be explained by wave nature of electromagnetic radiations. (2)
Ans: Quantum Numbers are certain numbers used to explain the size, shape and orientation of orbitals. Or,
Quantum numbers are the address of an electron. There are four quantum numbers - Principal Quantum
number (n), Azimuthal Quantum number (Ɩ), Magnetic Quantum number (m) and Spin Quantum number (s)
1. Principal Quantum Number (n): It gives the size the orbit, the energy of electron in an orbit, the shell in
which the electron is found and the average distance between the electron and the nucleus.
The possible values are 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 etc.
2. Azimuthal Quantum Number (Ɩ): It gives the shape of the orbital, the sub shell in which the electron is
located and the orbital angular momentum of the electron.
The possible values of Ɩ are : Ɩ = 0, 1, 2, .......... (n-1).
3. Magnetic Quantum Number (m or mƖ)
It gives the orientation of orbitals in space. For a given ‘Ɩ’ value, there are 2Ɩ+1 possible values for m and
these values are – Ɩ to 0 to + Ɩ
4. Spin Quantum Number (s or ms)
It is the only experimental Quantum number and it gives the spin orientation of electrons. The values for s
may be +½ or -½. +½ represents clock-wise spin and-½ represents anticlock-wise spin.
According to Pauli’s exclusion principle, no two electrons in an atom can have the same set of four quantum
numbers. i.e. an orbital can accommodate a maximum of only 2 electrons with opposite spin.
21. Name the quantum number which gives the spatial orientation of an orbital with respect to standard set of
co-ordinate axes. (1)
Ans: Magnetic Quantum number
22. Write two important results observed during photoelectric effect. (2)
Ans: (i) The electrons are ejected from the metal surface as soon as the beam of light strikes the surface.
(ii) The number of electrons ejected is proportional to the intensity or brightness of light.
(iii) For each metal, there is a minimum frequency called threshold frequency below which photoelectric
effect is not observed.
(iv) The kinetic energy of the ejected electrons is directly proportional to the frequency of the incident
light. [Any 2 required]
23. Explain how, the different series of lines are formed in the hydrogen spectrum. Derive an equation to find
the wave number of a line in the hydrogen spectrum. (4) [August 2018]
Ans:
According to Bohr atom model, line spectrum is formed by the excitation (de-excitation) of electron from
one energy level to another.
Consider two energy levels E1 and E2 in Hydrogen atom. The energy gap between the two orbits is given by
equation: ΔE = E2 – E1
= 3.29 x 1015 1 - 1
3 x 108 n12 n22
26. Represent graphically, the variation of probability density (ψ2(r)) as a function of distance (r) of the electron
from the nucleus for 1s and 2s orbitals. (2) [March 2018]
Ans:
1s 2s
Ans: a) Principal Quantum number (n), Azimuthal Quantum number (Ɩ), Magnetic Quantum number (m) and
Spin Quantum number (s)
b) (i) 1s (ii) 2p
c) 2
32. The quantum numbers provide / valuable information regarding electrons in an atom.
a) Which one of the following statements is CORRECT about quantum numbers?
i) The principal quantum number can have fractional values.
ii) The azimuthal quantum number defines the three dimensional shape of the orbital.
iii) The magnetic quantum number determines the size of the orbital.
iv) Spin quantum number gives information about the spatial orientation of the orbital with respect
to standard set coordinate axes. (2)
b) A photon has a wavelength of 3.5 A0. Calculate its mass (Given h = 6.626 x 10-34 Js. Velocity of light =
3 x 108 m/s) (2)
Ans: a) (ii) The azimuthal quantum number defines the three dimensional shape of the orbital.
b) From the de Broglie’s equation, λ = h/mv
m = h/ λv = 6.626x10-34/(3.5x10-10x3x108) = 6.31x 10-33kg
33. The uncertainty principle contributed significantly in the formulation of the quantum mechanical model of
atom.
a) Which one of the following statements is CORRECT about the uncertainty principle?
i) The exact position and the exact momentum of an electron in an atom can be determined
simultaneously.
ii) It is a consequence of the dual behavior of matter and radiation.
iii) It is significant only for motion of microscopic objects and is negligible for that of macroscopic
objects.
iv) It supports the existence of definite paths or trajectories of electrons and other similar particles. (1)
b) An electron is moving with a velocity of 2.5 x 106 m/s. lf the uncertainty in its velocity is 0.1%. Calculate
the uncertainty in its position. (Planck’s constant, h = 6.626 x 10-34 Js. Mass of the electron = 9.1 x 10-31
kg). (2) [October 2015]
Ans: a) It is significant only for motion of microscopic objects and is negligible for that of macroscopic objects.
c) Here v = 2.5x106. Uncertainty in velocity (∆v) = 0.1% of 2.5x106 = 2.5x103, h = 6.626 x 10-34 Js,
m = 9.1 x 10-31 kg.
We know that ∆x.m.∆v = h/4π
So, ∆x = h = 6.626 x 10-34 = 0.023 x 10-6 m
4π.m. ∆v 4 x 3.14 x 9.1 x 10-31 x 2.5 x 103