A Hydrogen Atom Consists of a Proton and an Electron

question 305

Multiple Choice

A hydrogen atom consists of a proton and an electron. If the orbital radius of the electron increases, the electric potential energy of the electron due to the proton

• A) decreases.
• B) remains the same.
• C) increases.
• D) depends on the zero point of the potential.

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