Atomic Structure

2025 Q1 AP-EAPCET MCQ
20 May 2026

The work function of Cu is $7.68 \times 10^{-19} \mathrm{~J}$. If photons of wavelength 221 nm are made to strike the surface of the metal, the kinetic energy (in J) of the ejected electrons will be ( $h=6.63 \times 10^{-34} \mathrm{Js}$ )

A.

$2.64 \times 10^{-18}$

B.

$1.32 \times 10^{-19}$

C.

$2.64 \times 10^{-19}$

D.

$6.60 \times 10^{-19}$

2025 Q2 AP-EAPCET MCQ
20 May 2026

In an element with atomic number $(Z) 25$, the number of electrons with $(n+l)$ value equal to 3 and 4 are $x$ and $y$ respectively. The value of $(x+y)$ is

A.

21

B.

12

C.

14

D.

16

2025 Q3 AP-EAPCET MCQ
20 May 2026

The wavelength of a particular electron transition for $\mathrm{He}^{+}$is 100 nm . The wavelength (in $\AA$ ) of H atom for the same transition is

A.

1000

B.

100

C.

4000

D.

2000

2025 Q4 AP-EAPCET MCQ
20 May 2026

The energy of second Bohr orbit of hydrogen atom is -3.4 eV . The energy of the fourth Bohr orbit of the $\mathrm{He}^{+}$ ion will be

A.

-3.4 eV

B.

-13.6 eV

C.

-6.8 eV

D.

-0.85 eV

2025 Q5 AP-EAPCET MCQ
20 May 2026

$a, b, c, d$ are electromagnetic radiations. Frequencies of $a, b$ are $3 \times 10^{15} \mathrm{~Hz}, 2 \times 10^{14} \mathrm{~Hz}$, respectively, whereas wavelength of $c, d$ are $400 \mathrm{~nm}, 750 \mathrm{~nm}$, respectively. The increasing order of their energies is

A.

$b, d, c, a$

B.

$a, d, c, b$

C.

$a, b, c, d$

D.

$b, c, d, a$

2025 Q6 AP-EAPCET MCQ
20 May 2026

The number of electrons with magnetic quantum number, $m_l=0$ in the elements with atomic numbers $Z=24$ and $Z=29$ are respectively.

A.

12,13

B.

12,12

C.

13,12

D.

14,15

2025 Q7 AP-EAPCET MCQ
20 May 2026

Which of the following represents the wavelength of spectral line of Balmer series of $\mathrm{He}^{+}$ion?

$(R=$ Rydberg constant, $n>2)$

A.

$\frac{n^2}{R(n-2)(n+2)}$

B.

$\frac{R(n-2)(n+2)}{n^2}$

C.

$\frac{n^2}{4 R(n-2)(n+2)}$

D.

$\frac{4 R(n-2)(n+2)}{n^2}$

2025 Q8 AP-EAPCET MCQ
20 May 2026

The work functions (in eV ) of $\mathrm{Mg}, \mathrm{Cu}, \mathrm{Ag}, \mathrm{Na}$ respectively are $3.7,4.8,4.3,2.3$. From how many metals, the electrons will be ejected if their surfaces are irradiated with an electromagnetic radiation of wavelength 300 nm ?

$\left(h=6.6 \times 10^{-34} \mathrm{Js}, 1 \mathrm{eV}=1.6 \times 10^{-19} \mathrm{~J}\right)$

A.

1

B.

4

C.

2

D.

3

2025 Q9 AP-EAPCET MCQ
20 May 2026

The uncertainty in the velocities of two particles $A$ and $B$ are 0.03 and $0.01 \mathrm{~ms}^{-1}$ respectively. The mass of $B$ is four times to the mass of $A$. The ratio of uncertainties in their positions is

A.

$\frac{4}{3}$

B.

$\frac{3}{4}$

C.

$\frac{16}{9}$

D.

$\frac{9}{16}$

2025 Q10 AP-EAPCET MCQ
20 May 2026

The total maximum number of electrons possible in $3 d$. $6 d, 5 s$ and $4 f$ orbitals with $m_l$ (magnetic quantum number) value -2 is

A.

6

B.

8

C.

10

D.

12

2025 Q11 AP-EAPCET MCQ
20 May 2026

The radius of fourth orbit in $\mathrm{He}^{+}$ion is ' $R_1{ }^{\prime} \mathrm{pm}$ and radius of third orbit in $\mathrm{Li}^{2+}$ ion is ' $R_2{ }^{\prime} \mathrm{pm}$. The value of ( $R_1-R_2$ ) in pm is

A.

132.25

B.

529.00

C.

264.50

D.

793.50

2025 Q12 AP-EAPCET MCQ
20 May 2026

The de-Broglie wavelengths of two fast moving particles $X, Y$ are $1 \mathrm{~nm}, 3 \mathrm{~nm}$ respectively. Mass of $X$ is nine times the mass of $Y$. The ratio of kinetic energies of $X, Y$ is

A.

$1: 3$

B.

$1: 1$

C.

$9: 1$

D.

$1: 9$

2025 Q13 AP-EAPCET MCQ
20 May 2026

The difference between the radii of 3rd and 2nd orbit of H -atom is $x \mathrm{pm}$. The difference between the radii of 4th and 3rd orbit of $\mathrm{Li}^{2+}$ ion is $y$ pm. $y: x$ is equal to

A.

$15: 7$

B.

$7: 15$

C.

$3: 1$

D.

$1: 3$

2025 Q14 AP-EAPCET MCQ
20 May 2026

The de-Broglie wavelength of an electron in the third Bohr orbit of H -atom is

A.

$3 \pi \times 5.29 \mathrm{pm}$

B.

$4 \pi \times 52.9 \mathrm{pm}$

C.

$6 \pi \times 52.9 \mathrm{pm}$

D.

$2 \pi \times 5.29 \mathrm{pm}$

2025 Q15 AP-EAPCET MCQ
20 May 2026

The wavenumber of the first line $\left(n_2=3\right)$ in the Balmer series of hydrogen is overline $\bar{v}_1 \mathrm{~cm}^{-1}$. What is the wavenumber (in $\mathrm{cm}^{-1}$ ) of the second line ( $n_2=4$ ) in the Balmer series of $\mathrm{He}^{+}$?

A.

$\frac{5 \bar{V}_1}{27}$

B.

$\frac{27 \bar{V}_1}{5}$

C.

$\frac{27 \bar{v}_1}{20}$

D.

$\frac{20 \bar{v}_1}{27}$

2025 Q16 AP-EAPCET MCQ
20 May 2026

Which of the following sets of quantum numbers is not possible for the electron?

A.

$n=3, I=1, m=0, s=+\frac{1}{2}$

B.

$n=4, I=0, m=0, s=-\frac{1}{2}$

C.

$n=3, I=3, m=-3, s=+\frac{1}{2}$

D.

$n=1, l=0, m=0, s=-\frac{1}{2}$

2025 Q17 AP-EAPCET MCQ
20 May 2026

The uncertainty in the position of electron $(\Delta x)$ is approximately 100 pm . The uncertainty in momentum (in $\mathrm{kg} \mathrm{ms}^{-1}$ ) of an electron $\left[h=6.626 \times 10^{-34} \mathrm{Js}\right]$

A.

$1.104 \times 10^{-22}$

B.

$0.527 \times 10^{-27}$

C.

$0.527 \times 10^{-24}$

D.

$1.055 \times 10^{-24}$

2025 Q18 AP-EAPCET MCQ
20 May 2026

Which of the following statements are correct?

I. The energy of hydrogen atom in its ground state is -13.6 eV .

II. On the basis of Bohr's model, the radius of the 3rd orbit of hydrogen atom is 158.7 pm .

III. The order of radius of the first orbit of $\mathrm{H}, \mathrm{He}^{+}, \mathrm{Li}^{2+}$ and $\mathrm{Be}^{3+}$ is $\mathrm{H}>\mathrm{He}^{+}>\mathrm{Li}^{2+}>\mathrm{Be}^{3+}$.

A.

II and III only

B.

I and III only

C.

I and II only

D.

I, II and III

2025 Q19 AP-EAPCET MCQ
20 May 2026

When a metal surface is irradiated with light of frequency $x \mathrm{~Hz}$, the kinetic energy of emitted photoelectrons is $z \mathrm{~J}$. When the same metal is irradiated with light of frequency $y \mathrm{~Hz}$, the kinetic energy of emitted electrons is $z / 3 \mathrm{~J}$. What is threshold frequency (in Hz ) of metal?

A.

$\frac{3}{2}(y-x)$

B.

$\left(\frac{3 y-x}{2}\right)$

C.

$\left(\frac{2 y-x}{3}\right)$

D.

$\frac{2}{3}(y-x)$

2025 Q20 AP-EAPCET MCQ
20 May 2026

Identify the correct statements from the following

I. Isotopes of an element show different chemical behaviour.

II. Lyman series of lines of hydrogen spectrum appear in UV region.

III. The oscillating electric and magnetic field components of electromagnetic radiation are perpendicular to each other and both are perpendicular to the direction of propagation of radiation.

A.

II and III only

B.

I and II only

C.

I and III only

D.

I. II, III

2024 Q21 AP-EAPCET MCQ
20 May 2026

The sum of number of angular nodes and radial nodes for $4 d$-orbital is

A.
2
B.
3
C.
4
D.
5
2024 Q22 AP-EAPCET MCQ
20 May 2026

If the position of the electron was measured with an accuracy of +0.002 nm . The uncertainty in the momentum of it would be (in $\mathrm{kg} \mathrm{ms}^{-1}$ )

$ \left(h=6.626 \times 10^{-34} \mathrm{Js}\right) $

A.
$2.637 \times 10^{-23}$
B.
$2.637 \times 10^{-24}$
C.
$8.283 \times 10^{-23}$
D.
$8.283 \times 10^{-24}$
2024 Q23 AP-EAPCET MCQ
20 May 2026
The de-Broglie wavelength of an electron with kinetic energy of 2.5 eV is (in m$)\left(1 \mathrm{eV}=1.6 \times 10^{-19} \mathrm{~J}\right.$, $m_e=9 \times 10^{-31} \mathrm{~kg}$ )
A.
$\frac{h \times 10^{-25}}{\sqrt{72}}$
B.
$\frac{h \times 10^{25}}{\sqrt{72}}$
C.
$\frac{\sqrt{72}}{h \times 10^{-25}}$
D.
$\frac{\sqrt{72}}{h \times 10^{25}}$
2024 Q24 AP-EAPCET MCQ
20 May 2026
The ratio of ground state energy of $\mathrm{Li}^{2+}, \mathrm{He}^{+}, \mathrm{H}$ is
A.
$3: 2: 1$
B.
$1: 2: 3$
C.
$9: 4: 1$
D.
$1: 4: 9$
2024 Q25 AP-EAPCET MCQ
20 May 2026
If the longest wavelength of spectral line of Paschen series of $\mathrm{Li}^{2+}$ ion spectrum is $x \mathop {\rm{A}}\limits^{\rm{o}}$. Then the longest wavelength (in $\mathop {\rm{A}}\limits^{\rm{o}}$ ) of Lyman series of hydrogen spectrum is
A.
$\frac{12}{7 x}$
B.
$\frac{7 x}{12}$
C.
$\frac{20 x}{27}$
D.
$\frac{27 x}{20}$
2024 Q26 AP-EAPCET MCQ
20 May 2026
If $v_0$ is the threshold frequency of a metal $X$, the correct relation between de-Broglie wavelength $(\lambda)$ associated with photoelectron and frequency $(v)$ of the incident radiation is
A.
$\lambda \propto \frac{1}{\sqrt{v-v_0}}$
B.
$\lambda \propto \frac{1}{\left(v-v_0\right)^{1 / 4}}$
C.
$\lambda \propto \frac{1}{\left(v-v_0\right)^{3 / 4}}$
D.
$\lambda \propto \sqrt{v-v_0}$
2024 Q27 AP-EAPCET MCQ
20 May 2026
The difference in radii between fourth and third Bohr orbit of $\mathrm{He}^{+}($in m$)$ is
A.
$2.64 \times 10^{-10}$
B.
$1.85 \times 10^{-12}$
C.
$1.85 \times 10^{-10}$
D.
$1.85 \times 10^{-9}$
2024 Q28 AP-EAPCET MCQ
20 May 2026
If $\lambda_0$ and $\lambda$ are respectively the threshold wavelength and wavelength of incident light the velocity of photo electrons ejected from the metal surface is
A.
$\sqrt{\frac{2 h}{m}\left(\lambda_0-\lambda\right)}$
B.
$\sqrt{\frac{2 h c}{m}\left(\frac{\lambda_0-\lambda}{\lambda \lambda_0}\right)}$
C.
$\sqrt{\frac{2 h c}{m}\left(\lambda_0-\lambda\right)}$
D.
$\sqrt{\frac{2 h}{m}\left(\frac{1}{\lambda_0}-\frac{1}{\lambda}\right)}$
2024 Q29 AP-EAPCET MCQ
20 May 2026
The energy of third orbit of $\mathrm{Li}^{2+}$ ion (in J ) is
A.
$-2.18 \times 10^{-18}$
B.
$-6.54 \times 10^{-18}$
C.
$-7.3 \times 10^{-19}$
D.
$+2.18 \times 10^{-18}$
2024 Q30 AP-EAPCET MCQ
20 May 2026

The number of $d$ electrons in Fe is equal to which of the following?

(i) Total number of ' $s$ ' electrons of Mg .

(ii) Total number of ' $p$ ' electrons of Cl .

(iii) Total number of ' $p$ ' electrons of Ne .

The correct option is

A.
(i), (ii) only
B.
(ii), (iii) only
C.
(i), (iii) only
D.
(i), (ii), (iii)
2024 Q31 AP-EAPCET MCQ
20 May 2026
If uncertainty in position and momentum of an electron are equal, then uncertainty in its velocity is
A.
$\frac{1}{2 m} \sqrt{\frac{h}{\pi}}$
B.
$\frac{1}{m} \sqrt{\frac{h}{\pi}}$
C.
$\sqrt{\frac{h}{\pi}}$
D.
$m \sqrt{\frac{h}{\pi}}$
2024 Q32 AP-EAPCET MCQ
20 May 2026
The graph between variation of probability density. $\psi^2(r)$ and distance of the electron from the nucleus, $r$ is shown below. This represents

AP EAPCET 2024 - 20th May Evening Shift Chemistry - Atomic Structure Question 31 English

A.
$1 s$-orbital
B.
$2 s$-prbital
C.
3 s-orbital
D.
$4 s$-orbital
2024 Q33 AP-EAPCET MCQ
20 May 2026
The angular momentum of an electron in a stationary state of $\mathrm{Li}^{2+}(Z=3)$ is $3 h / \pi$. The radius and energy of that stationary state are respectively
A.
$3.174 \ $\mathop A\limits^ \circ $,-5.45 \times 10^{-19} \mathrm{~J}$
B.
$6.348 \ $\mathop A\limits^ \circ $,-5.45 \times 10^{-19} \mathrm{~J}$
C.
$6.348 \ $\mathop A\limits^ \circ $,+5.45 \times 10^{-18} \mathrm{~J}$
D.
$2.116 \ $\mathop A\limits^ \circ $,-5.45 \times 10^{-19} \mathrm{~J}$
2024 Q34 AP-EAPCET MCQ
20 May 2026
Identify the pair of elements in which number of electrons in ( $n-1$ ) shell is same
A.
$\mathrm{Fe}, \mathrm{Mn}$
B.
$\mathrm{Zn}, \mathrm{Fe}$
C.
$\mathrm{K}, \mathrm{Sc}$
D.
$\mathrm{Mn}, \mathrm{Cr}$
2024 Q35 AP-EAPCET MCQ
20 May 2026
In the ground state of hydrogen atom, electron absorbs 1.5 times energy than the minimum energy $\left(2.18 \times 10^{-18} \mathrm{~J}\right)$ to escape from the atom. The wavelength of the emitted electron (in $m$ ) is ( $m_e=9 \times 10^{-31} \mathrm{~kg}$ )
A.
$\frac{h \times 10^{24}}{\sqrt{1.962}}$
B.
$\frac{h}{\sqrt{1.962}} \times 10^{23}$
C.
$\frac{h}{\sqrt{1.962}} \times 10^{25}$
D.
$\frac{h}{\sqrt{1.962}} \times 10^{22}$
2024 Q36 AP-EAPCET MCQ
20 May 2026
A golf ball of mass $m \mathrm{~g}$ has a speed of $50 \mathrm{~ms}^{-1}$. If the speed can be measured within accuracy of $2 \%$ the uncertainty in the position is (in m)
A.
$\frac{h}{4 \pi m}$
B.
$\frac{h}{16 \pi m}$
C.
$\frac{h}{4 \pi m} \times 10^3$
D.
$\frac{h}{16 \pi m} \times 10^3$
2024 Q37 AP-EAPCET MCQ
20 May 2026
The de-Broglie wavelength of a particle of mass 1 mg moving with a velocity of $10 \mathrm{~ms}^{-1}$ is $\left(\mathrm{h}=6.63 \times 10^{-34} \mathrm{Js}\right.$ )
A.
$6.63 \times 10^{-20} \mathrm{~m}$
B.
$663 \times 10^{-31} \mathrm{~m}$
C.
$663 \times 10^{-34} \mathrm{~m}$
D.
$663 \times 10^{-22} \mathrm{~m}$
2024 Q38 AP-EAPCET MCQ
20 May 2026
Correct set of four quantum numbers for the valence electron of strontium $(z=38)$ is
A.
$5.0 .0+\frac{1}{2}$
B.
$51, a+\frac{1}{2}$
C.
$5.11+\frac{1}{2}$
D.
$6, a a+\frac{1}{2}$
2022 Q39 AP-EAPCET MCQ
20 May 2026

The wavelength associated with the electron moving in the first orbit of hydrogen atom with velocity $2.2 \times 10^6 \mathrm{~ms}^{-1}$ (in nm) is

$\left(m_e=9.0 \times 10^{-31} \mathrm{~kg}, h=6.6 \times 10^{-34} \mathrm{Js}\right)$

A.
0.66
B.
0.33
C.
0.22
D.
0.44
2022 Q40 AP-EAPCET MCQ
20 May 2026

The energy required (in eV) to excite an electron of H -atom from the ground state to the third state is

A.
+0.85
B.
$-$3.4
C.
12.1
D.
$-$12.1
2022 Q41 AP-EAPCET MCQ
20 May 2026

The maximum number of electrons present in an orbital with $n = 4, l = 3$ is

A.
6
B.
14
C.
10
D.
2
2022 Q42 AP-EAPCET MCQ
20 May 2026

Which quantum number provides information about the shape of an orbital?

A.
Spin quantum number
B.
Azimuthal quantum number
C.
Magnetic quantum number
D.
Principal quantum number
2022 Q43 AP-EAPCET MCQ
20 May 2026

If $\Delta x$ is the uncertainty in position and $\Delta v$ is the uncertainty in velocity of a particle are equal, the correct expression for uncertainty in momentum for the same particle is

A.
$\frac{1}{4} \sqrt{\frac{m h}{\pi}}$
B.
$\frac{1}{3} \sqrt{\frac{m h}{2 \pi}}$
C.
$\frac{1}{2} \sqrt{\frac{m h}{\pi}}$
D.
$\frac{1}{2} \sqrt{\frac{h}{m \pi}}$
2022 Q44 AP-EAPCET MCQ
20 May 2026

The number of radial nodes and angular nodes of a $4 f$-orbital are respectively

A.
0, 3
B.
1, 2
C.
2, 1
D.
2, 0
2021 Q45 AP-EAPCET MCQ
20 May 2026

A subshell $n=3, l=2$ can accommodate maximum of

A.
10 electrons
B.
6 electrons
C.
18 electrons
D.
16 electrons
2021 Q46 AP-EAPCET MCQ
20 May 2026

If the work function for the photoelectron emission of a metal is 3.75 eV, then the threshold wavelength of the radiation needed for the ejection of the electron is approximately

A.
315 nm
B.
280 nm
C.
330 nm
D.
290 nm
2021 Q47 AP-EAPCET MCQ
20 May 2026

With increasing principal quantum number, the energy difference between adjacent energy levels in $\mathrm{H}$-atom ............ .

A.
decreases
B.
increases
C.
remain constant
D.
decreases at low level of $n$ and increases for higher value of $n$
2021 Q48 AP-EAPCET MCQ
20 May 2026

The number of protons, neutrons and electrons in $_6^{13}$C respectively are

A.
6, 7, 6
B.
13, 6, 6
C.
6, 7, 13
D.
6, 6, 13
2021 Q49 AP-EAPCET MCQ
20 May 2026

The masses of an electron, a proton and a neutron respectively will be n the ratio

A.
1 : 1836.15 : 1838.68
B.
1 : 1856.15 : 1858.68
C.
1 : 1834.15 : 1836.68
D.
1 : 1846.15 : 1848.68
2021 Q50 AP-EAPCET MCQ
20 May 2026

Match the following species with the correct number of electrons present in them.

Species Number of electrons
A. Be$^{2+}$ (i) 0
B. H$^+$ (ii) 10
C. Na$^+$ (iii) 2
D. Mg$^+$ (iv) 11
(v) 4

A.
A - (iv), B - (iii), C - (ii), D - (i)
B.
A - (i), B - (ii), C - (iii), D - (iv)
C.
A - (v), B - (iv), C - (i), D - (iii)
D.
A - (iii), B - (i), C - (ii), D - (iv)