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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