Question

What total energy is used for the electron in the hydrogen atom?

Options

• \[E=-13.6\,\mathrm{eV}\]

• \[E=13.6\,\mathrm{eV}\]

• \[E=-5.3\,\mathrm{eV}\]

• \[E=2.2\,\mathrm{eV}\]

Answer 1

The electron’s total energy in the hydrogen atom is \[-13.6\,\mathrm{eV}\]. Its negative sign indicates that the electron is bound to the nucleus.