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12.126 Atomic Models and Quantized Energy Worksheet

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This Physics Science worksheet provides structured practice on 12.126 Atomic Models and Quantized Energy. Students are guided through targeted exercises that build foundational understanding, computational accuracy, and critical thinking skills.

Atomic Models and Quantized Energy: Identify evidence for quantized energy levels and connect spectral lines to atomic transitions. Aligned to NGSS, CCSS Literacy and Mathematics, AP Physics, and selected state frameworks 12.126 - Atomic Models and Quantized Energy: NGSS HS-PS1-8, HS-PS3, HS-PS4-5, HS-ESS1 connections, HS-ETS1; CCSS RST.11-12.1/7/9, WHST.11-12.1/2/7; AP Physics 2 modern physics; AP Physics C enrichment as appropriate; TX TEKS Physics §112.45(c); FL SC.912.P.8, SC.912.P.10; VA PH.8; MA/CA/NY HS-PS1/PS4/ESS1/ETS1.

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Problem 1Difficulty: Mastery

A mystery atom emits photon energies of 0.8 eV, 2.1 eV, and 2.9 eV. Which three-level model accounts for all three lines as pairwise transitions?

A0.0 eV, 0.8 eV, and 2.1 eV

B0.0 eV, 1.0 eV, and 2.9 eV

C0.0 eV, 2.1 eV, and 2.9 eV

D0.0 eV, 0.8 eV, and 2.9 eV

Solution & Explanation:The pairwise differences among 0.0, 0.8, and 2.9 eV are 0.8 eV, 2.1 eV, and 2.9 eV, matching the observed line energies.

Problem 2Difficulty: Mastery

A spectral line has a small but measurable width instead of being infinitely thin. Which analysis remains consistent with quantized energy levels?

ATreat every wavelength inside the width as proof of continuous atomic energies.

BIgnore the line because finite width means photons have no energy.

CUse the line center as the transition energy while considering broadening from lifetime, collisions, or instruments.

DAssume the atom changes element during the transition.

Solution & Explanation:Real lines have finite width, but their centers still correspond to transition energies. Broadening mechanisms affect the spread around those centers.

Problem 3Difficulty: Mastery

Use the diagram with bound levels at -5.0 eV, -2.0 eV, and -1.0 eV, with ionization at 0 eV. An electron starts at -5.0 eV. Which absorbed photon would ionize the atom rather than make a bound-bound excitation shown?

A3.0 eV

B5.2 eV

C4.0 eV

D2.0 eV

Solution & Explanation:Ionization from -5.0 eV requires at least 5.0 eV. Photons of 3.0 eV and 4.0 eV match bound levels, while 5.2 eV can free the electron with excess kinetic energy.

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