The Electron Orbiting the Proton in the Hydrogen Atom Is $\times$

question 37

Multiple Choice

The electron orbiting the proton in the hydrogen atom is at a distance of 5.3 $\times$ 10^-9 m.What is the magnitude of the electric force between the proton and the electron?

• A) 1.6 \(\times\) 10^-19 N
• B) 2.7 \(\times\) 10² N
• C) 4.3 \(\times\) 10^-17 N
• D) 8.2 \(\times\) 10^-12 N
• E) 2.7 \(\times\) 10^-2 N

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