A Neutral Hydrogen Atom Consists of a Proton and an Electron

question 61

Multiple Choice

A neutral hydrogen atom consists of a proton and an electron. The energy of the atom is

• A) the same regardless of the relative spin orientations of the two particles.
• B) highest when the proton spin and the electron spin are perpendicular to each other.
• C) highest when the proton spin and the electron spin directions are parallel.
• D) highest when the proton spin and the electron spin directions are antiparallel.

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Definitions:

Horizontal

Refers to an orientation or position that is parallel to the ground or baseline, often used to describe direction or alignment.

Vertical

Referring to the direction or orientation that is perpendicular to the horizon or ground level, often used in spatial descriptions.

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