The Radius of the N = 1 Orbit in the Hydrogen

question 101

Multiple Choice

The radius of the n = 1 orbit in the hydrogen atom is 0.053 nm. What is the radius of the n = 3 orbit of a singly charged lithium, which has three protons in its nucleus?

• A) 30.053) nm
• B) 90.053) nm
• C) 0.053 nm
• D) 1/3)0.053) nm
• E) 1/9)0.053) nm

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