The potential energy of a hydrogen atom in a particular Bohr orbit is -1.20 10-19 J.

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The potential energy of a hydrogen atom in a particular Bohr orbit is -1.20 × 10-19 J. 

(a) Which Bohr orbit does the electron occupy in this atom?

(b) Suppose the electron moves away from the nucleus to the next higher Bohr orbit. Does the potential energy of the atom increase, decrease, or stay the same? Explain. 

(c) Calculate the potential energy of the atom for the orbit referred to in part (b).

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Physics

ISBN: 978-0321976444

5th edition

Authors: James S. Walker

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