The kinetic energy of an electron in first Bohr radius of H-atom is:

Correct answer: B. 13.6eV

  • A. 13.6J
  • B. 13.6eV
  • C. -13.6eV
  • D. 13.6keV
  • E. 13.6kJ

Explanation

The kinetic energy of an electron in the first Bohr radius of a hydrogen atom is 13.6 eV. The negative sign (-13.6 eV) is not used to represent the kinetic energy but rather the total energy (including both kinetic and potential energy) of the electron in the hydrogen atom.

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