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Question
The energy of hydrogen atom in an orbit is −1.51 eV. What are the kinetic and potential energies of the electron in this orbit?
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Solution
Total energy = −1.51 eV
So, Potential energy = 2 × Total energy = −3.02 eV
Kinetic energy = −Total energy = 1.51 eV
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