The Binding Energy of an Electron in the Ground State

question 37

Multiple Choice

The binding energy of an electron in the ground state in a hydrogen atom is about:

• A) 13.6 eV
• B) 3.4 eV
• C) 10.2 eV
• D) 1.0 eV
• E) 27.2 eV

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