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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