MDCAT Physics MCQ #283

The energy of the electron in the nth orbit of hydrogen is En = -13.6/n^2 eV. What is the energy of the electron in the ground state?

MDCAT Physics MCQ #283

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The energy of the electron in the nth orbit of hydrogen is En = -13.6/n^2 eV. What is the energy of the electron in the ground state?

    • A) -13.6 eV
    • B) -6.8 eV
    • C) -3.4 eV
    • D) -1.51 eV

    Answer: -13.6 eV

    Explanation: For n = 1, energy = -13.6 eV; option B is for n = √2.