| n = \(\alpha\) | 0.06eV |
| E=3 | -1.6eV |
| E=2 | -3.7eV |
| E=1 | -5.5eV |
| E=0 | -10.4eV |
The energy levels in the mercury atom is illustrated in the table above. Calculate the ionisation energy of the atom.
- +21.2eV
-
+10.4eV
- -10.4eV
- -21.2eV