Question

The energy of an electron in nth orbit of hydrogen atom is E_n= - 13.6/n²eV.The negative sign of energy indicates that

(a) electron is free to move.

(b) electron is bound to the nucleus.

(c) kinetic energy of electron is equal to potential energy of electron.

(d) atom is radiating energy.

Answer 1

Correct option is (b) electron is bound to the nucleus.

The negative sign of energy indicates that electron is bound to the nucleus.

Answer 2

Correct option is (b) electron is bound to the nucleus.