MDCAT Physics MCQ #2534

In the context of the Bohr model of the hydrogen atom, what is the term for the energy required to remove an electron from the ground state?

MDCAT Physics MCQ #2534

  1. Question 1

    Q1. In the context of the Bohr model of the hydrogen atom, what is the term for the energy required to remove an electron from the ground state?

    • A) Ionization energy
    • B) Electron affinity
    • C) Binding energy
    • D) Excitation energy

    Answer: Ionization energy

    Explanation: Ionization energy is the energy needed to remove an electron; for hydrogen, it's 13.6 eV.