If the energy of a photon is $14 \, eV$ and it interacts with a hydrogen atom,which of the following is correct?

  • A
    The atom is ionized and the electron has a kinetic energy of $14 \, eV$.
  • B
    The atom is ionized and the electron has a kinetic energy of $0.4 \, eV$.
  • C
    The photon passes through the atom without any interaction.
  • D
    More than one electron transition will occur.

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