Question
Question: The ground state energy of hydrogen atom is – 13.6 eV. What is the potential energy of the electron ...
The ground state energy of hydrogen atom is – 13.6 eV. What is the potential energy of the electron in this state ?
A
– 27.2 Ev
B
– 13.6 eV
C
- 13.6 eV
D
0 eV
Answer
– 27.2 Ev
Explanation
Solution
PE = 2 × TE
PE = 2 × ( – 13.6) = –27.2 eV