MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #739

The energy of an electron in a hydrogen atom is determined by which quantum number?

MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #739

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The energy of an electron in a hydrogen atom is determined by which quantum number?

    • A) Azimuthal
    • B) Magnetic
    • C) Principal
    • D) Spin

    Answer: Principal

    Explanation: Principal quantum number determines energy level in hydrogen atom; azimuthal quantum number affects energy in multi-electron atoms.