The Binding Energy of the Hydrogen Atom in Its Ground

question 17

Multiple Choice

The binding energy of the hydrogen atom in its ground state is -13.6 eV.What is the energy when it is in the n = 5 state?

• A) 2.72 eV
• B) -2.72 eV
• C) 0.544 eV
• D) -0.544 eV
• E) -68 eV

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