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

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The binding energy of an electron in the ground state in ahydrogen 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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ANS A 136eV According to the theory quantum mechanics an electron bound to an atom can not have any value of energy rather it can only occupy certain states which correspond to certain energy levels The formula defining the energy levels of a Hydrogen atom are given by the    See Answer
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