The Hydrogen Atom Ground State: Radiation Emission

In summary, when a proton and electron combine to form a hydrogen atom in its ground state, the source of the radiation emitted is the atom itself. The process involves a release of potential energy, resulting in the creation and emission of a photon, while also reducing the inertia and gravitational field of the particles involved.
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when proton and electron combine to form hydrogen atom(ground state) what is the source of radiation emitted
 
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The source? It is simply emitted by the atom. I don't know if it's specifically the electron itself or if the entire atom is considered to be the source. Either way a photon is simply created and emitted.
 
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If you are looking for how the energy is conserved, there is an attractive potential between the electron and proton that releases potential energy when you make a hydrogen atom. So you end up with energy in light, and negative energy in the potential energy of the atom. That potential energy has physical effects like reducing the inertia and the gravitational field produced by the particles, etc.
 

1. What is the hydrogen atom ground state?

The hydrogen atom ground state refers to the lowest energy level that an electron can occupy in a hydrogen atom. This is also known as the n=1 energy level.

2. What is radiation emission in the hydrogen atom ground state?

Radiation emission in the hydrogen atom ground state occurs when the electron drops from a higher energy level to the n=1 energy level. This results in the release of energy in the form of electromagnetic radiation.

3. How is the energy of the emitted radiation calculated?

The energy of the emitted radiation can be calculated using the formula E = hf, where E is the energy, h is Planck's constant, and f is the frequency of the emitted radiation.

4. Why is the hydrogen atom ground state important in understanding atomic structure?

The hydrogen atom ground state is important because it provides insight into the structure and behavior of atoms. It serves as a reference point for understanding the energy levels and transitions of electrons in other atoms.

5. How does the hydrogen atom ground state relate to the Bohr model of the atom?

The hydrogen atom ground state is a key aspect of the Bohr model of the atom. The model explains that electrons can only exist in specific energy levels, and the n=1 energy level is the lowest and most stable level for the hydrogen atom.

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