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Question
The energy of an electron in the nth orbit of the hydrogen atom is En = -13.6/n2eV. The negative sign of energy indicates that ______.
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electron is free to move.
electron is bound to the nucleus.
the kinetic energy of the electron is equal to the potential energy of the electron.
atom is radiating energy.
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Solution
The energy of an electron in the nth orbit of the hydrogen atom is En = -13.6/n2eV. The negative sign of energy indicates that the electron is bound to the nucleus.
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