The ground stated energy for the hydrogen atom is 5.44 x 10^-19J . If an electron drops from zero energy to ground state, calculate the frequency of the emitted radiation. [h = 6.6 x 10^-34 Js]

A. 5.0 x 1016 Hz
B. 2.0 x 1016 Hz
C. 5.0 x 1015 Hz
D. 2.0 x 1015 Hz
E. No correct option

Correct Answer:

Option E = No correct option

Explanation

∆E = hf
f = (∆E)/h = (5.44 x 10^-19)/6.6 x 10^-34 = 8.24 x 10¹⁴